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Tottenham Hotspur have identified two Manchester City wingers as potential transfer targets, Savinho and Omar Marmoush, but a decision must be made as to which one the club should attempt to sign in January.

It is no secret that Tottenham Hotspur need a new left winger. This fact has been known since the start of the season and continues to grow all the more evident with each passing game.

The solution could lie in a Brazilian who has struggled for starts at his current club. Savinho was wanted by Thomas Frank last summer, and despite him signing a new contract, the 21-year-old could become available next month.

However, Spurs have turned their attention to Omar Marmoush, another Man City talent who struggled to become a regular starter under Pep Guardiola.

What Savinho and Omar Marmoush would offer Tottenham

Savinho has reached 10 assists the past two seasons in La Liga and the Premier League respectively. He almost always plays as a winger and has the ability to be effective on either flank.

Marmoush has been less of a creator at City, but he is more of a threat in front of goal. While Savinho has very few goals to his name since moving to the Premier League, the Egyptian bagged seven in 16 appearances during the second half of last season.

Both players are quick, skilful and unpredictable and Marmoush can also be used as a central striker. However, he turns 27 in February, while Savinho is still only 21. This means Tottenham’s original transfer target will keep his pace for longer, and he could have a higher ceiling for development.

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Which player should Spurs sign?

Savinho and Marmoush would both be good signings at Tottenham, but Savinho possesses that creative flair which Spurs so desperately need.

The problem with Tottenham so often is that there is no imagination in the team and this is where the transfer target of last summer will be useful. Savinho will play mostly on the left and this means he will focus more on chance creation rather than looking to cut inside.

It would also be useful to have a goalscoring winger like Marmoush, but if he played well, there would always be the temptation to move him to the centre-forward position. Thomas Frank has shown that he prefers to play Richarlison and Mathys Tel up front instead of on the wing, and the same could happen with Marmoush, meaning the left wing problem remains.

The 26-year-old could score fewer goals at Tottenham because they are a less creative team than Man City. Whereas, Savinho would be the player crafting chances, and with more years to develop into the ultimate winger, he is still the one Spurs should look to sign up in January.

Tottenham Hotspur insider Paul O’Keefe has made an interesting prediction regarding which Man City forward the Lilywhites are expected to prioritise in January.

It is an open secret that signing a top-class winger is Spurs’ top priority during the January window.

It has been widely reported that Tottenham were willing to offer Antoine Semenyo more lucrative terms than their Premier League rivals, but the Lilywhites are not looking likely to win the race for the 25-year-old.

Man City are ahead of Spurs in the race for the Bournemouth star and look likely to claim his coveted signature, which has forced the North London club to look at other alternatives.

Paul O’Keefe makes claim about Tottenham’s interest in Man City star

Over recent days, it has emerged that Spurs are plotting an ambitious move for Omar Marmoush if they miss out on Semenyo, which they have done.

However, it was explained that Man City would be reluctant to sell the Egyptian international, even though he has struggled to get into their starting eleven this season.

It has also been reported that Tottenham could reignite their interest in Savinho after missing out on the Brazilian in the summer.

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O’Keefe has now suggested on social media that the Lilywhites are more likely to sign the Brazilian than Marmoush.

Man City’s stance on Savinho has changed

Tottenham tried until summer transfer deadline day to strike a deal for Savinho, but Man City refused to budge on their stance.

It was claimed by journalist Pete O’Rourke a few days ago that Man City are likely to be more receptive to an offer for Savinho in January.

However, O’Rourke suggested that it may take a ‘huge offer’ to get the 21-year-old out of the Etihad Stadium mid-season.

Three Tottenham Hotspur players could be back in action over the coming weeks, but a couple more could be out of action for a while.

Tottenham’s injury situation at the moment is bad by normal circumstances, but given what the club have experienced over the last couple of years, it does not feel like a major crisis.

Six players are currently on the treatment table, while Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr are also unavailable due to their participation in the AFCON.

However, there could be some light at the end of the tunnel for Tottenham Hotspur on the injury front.

Three Tottenham players could return to action in January

The Standard have now provided potential return dates for all of Tottenham’s injured players based on the latest information they have.

Despite rumours going around about Dominic Solanke having suffered a setback in his recovery, they point to Frank’s statement that the striker is ‘progressing’ and they predict he will be back in action in January.

Destiny Udogie, who suffered a hamstring injury at the end of November, is also expected to be back next month, which is also expected to be the case with Dejan Kulusevski.

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Two Spurs players could be further away from a return to action

The Standard reveal that Kota Takai recently featured for Tottenham’s Under-21s, which appears to be a big step forward on his road back to action.

However, they say that it is unclear when the Japanese international will be ready to play for the first team.

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of a teenage striker just got a lot more complicated amidst the latest developments over his future.

Spurs boast of some extremely talented young players in their ranks, with big things expected of the likes of Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Luka Vuskovic and Mikey Moore in the years to come.

Gray, in particular, has adapted very well since his move to N17, and the club are now reportedly looking to raid Leeds for a player that the Tottenham man knows very well.

Over the last 12 months, plenty of reports have suggested that Spurs had extensively scouted Harry Gray, the younger brother of Tottenham’s Archie, who plays as a striker in the Leeds youth sides.

Man City ready to challenge Tottenham for Harry Gray

Gray’s only senior appearance to date came in Leeds’ 6-0 win over Stoke City in the Championship back in April, but he is thought to be rated highly by scouts across the English game.

Now, journalist Alan Nixon has revealed on his Patreon that Man City are also eyeing a move for the 17-year-old forward.

Nixon says that the Etihad hierarchy has been very impressed with the Leeds academy graduate and could look to take him to Manchester next month.

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The journalist suggests that the prospect of moving to City and working with Pep Guardiola could prove extremely appealing for the teenager.

Leeds looking to hand a blow to sides chasing Gray

It is not just Spurs and Newcastle who are after the striker, with reports previously indicating that Tottenham are facing competition from Arsenal and Newcastle for Harry Gray.

Gray recently put pen to paper on his first professional contract at Leeds, which comes as a major blow to Spurs and the other Premier League clubs chasing him.

However, Tottenham may be hoping that having Archie on the books gives them a headstart on their rivals.

Tottenham Hotspur have a busy post-Christmas schedule, but player availability is becoming a problem of the club’s own making.

Tottenham Hotspur are currently enjoying an eight-day gap between two of their fixtures, but this is a luxury which will soon disappear.

The gap between an FA Cup tie against Aston Villa and a Premier League meeting with West Ham is the only time in January when Spurs will not be required to fulfil a midweek fixture.

Tottenham already had injury problems and there are further issues in the squad for which the team have no one to blame but themselves.

Cristian Romero will miss the upcoming clash between Spurs and Crystal Palace after the captain was sent off against Liverpool last weekend.

He is not the only player to be punished for his behaviour, with Micky van de Ven having to miss the Champions League showdown against Borussia Dortmund in January due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

Tottenham need Radu Dragusin and Kevin Danso to step up

Spurs have already been without Romero this season as a result of his adductor injury and Kevin Danso was the man to replace him.

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The Austrian has been hit and miss, although on his day, he is a solid defender who is well liked by Thomas Frank for his long throws into the box.

Radu Dragusin, on the other hand, has been sidelined with an ACL injury for the best part of a year, and even before that he was struggling in a Tottenham jersey.

The 23-year-old defended poorly and was dreadful in possession for Spurs, although it was claimed he was not well-suited to Ange Postecoglou’s playing style.

Dragusin could get his chance to play in the Tottenham first team again, and he will be allowed a fresh start. It will be interesting to see if he can show under the management of Frank why he was signed in the first place.

Ben Davies could also be important for Spurs

With Dragusin still only just returning from injury, it would not be surprising to see Ben Davies given the nod in the new year period.

The Welshman has long been known as Mr Reliable at Tottenham, but many were surprised to see him remain at the club last summer.

Davies is a member of Frank’s leadership team, so he could have a very important role to play in the coming weeks. He must show that he still has what it takes to play at the heart of the Spurs defence, otherwise there is no chance he will be in North London come the end of the summer.

Journalist Dean Jones has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have to overcome a couple of big obstacles to sign a six-time La Liga winner in January.

Reports indicate that Spurs have started looking for potential replacements for Guglielmo Vicario, which may not come as a surprise to Tottenham fans, given the unforced errors the Italian has made this season.

Various names have been put forward as potential replacements for the former Empoli man, including a big-name Barcelona star.

It has been suggested that Tottenham are eyeing a move for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who has now fallen behind Joan Garcia in Hansi Flick’s pecking order.

Tottenham face big obstacles in Marc-Andre ter Stegen pursuit

Some sources have claimed that Ter Stegen is waiting for Tottenham to make a move, with the German international wanting to play in the Premier League.

However, journalist Dean Jones has now explained that the 33-year-old’s salary may be prohibitive for Spurs and revealed that the experienced goalkeeper is not too keen on a January exit.

When asked about the speculation over Ter Stegen’s future, Jones told TEAMtalk: “It’s not going to be straightforward, as his high wages are going to prove to be an obstacle as well as his desire to move.

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“He returned to the Barcelona side this week for his first game in a long time, yet there is no long-term plan for him at the club.

“As one of the highest-paid players in the squad, it’s not ideal to just have him on the bench, but there does not seem to be much intent from him to move.”

Barca are hoping Spurs make an offer for Ter Stegen

While the Germany international may not be keen on an exit from Camp Nou, Jones revealed that Barca are intent on getting him off their wage bill.

The club are hoping that at least a loan offer arrives from the Premier League, but as things stand, no English club has made a concrete move.

Jones added: “I’m told Barca have been hoping that an English side might show interest – even on loan – to cover some of the financial hit.

“Indeed, the Premier League has the most spending power, so it’s seen as one of the most likely destinations he could consider. But at the moment, there are no concrete signs of a move.

“Barcelona attempted to offload Ter Stegen during the summer and brought in Joan Garcia, and the hope has been that he shows a renewed willingness to move in order to secure regular playing time ahead of the World Cup.

“In England, the likes of Tottenham, Chelsea and West Ham are viewed as potential destinations that could be targeted. Indeed, that follows up on information also gathered by my colleague Fraser Fletcher surrounding Ter Stegen’s future. However, at present, I’m told there is no active interest in the 33-year-old Germany international.”

Tottenham fans are facing a miserable festive period as recent results have seen their side tumble down the Premier League standings ahead of the busy Christmas schedule.

Tottenham Hotspur fans did not receive any Christmas cheer last weekend as they witnessed their side lose 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Liverpool.

It was a mixed performance from the men under Thomas Frank, who showed some grit and looked to make it difficult for the visitors; however, ill-discipline proved costly as they were reduced to nine men.

That defeat has now pushed Spurs further down the table heading into Christmas, as they currently sit in 14th place, only four points above 17th and nine points clear of the relegation zone.

Tottenham fans vent frustration as Spurs slump in Premier League table

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have been left frustrated with how the season has panned out for their side, and many have taken to social media to voice their dissatisfaction regarding how far the team has fallen.

When comparing the current situation to previous regimes, one fan stated: “Pochettino, a club legend was sacked for being in this position btw.”

while another noted: “Those bottom three teams will likely save us. But a second season finishing 17th? It is definitely possible as it is hard to think of many winnable fixtures for Frank’s Spurs.”

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Expressing concern about the depth of the squad, one more added: “Unless we buy quality in January there is a chance relegation could be on the cards,” as another commented: “We will finish in 17th again, the next few years are going to be grim.”

A further supporter claimed that the players are not as good as they think they are, suggesting that the club is light years behind everyone else.

Spur fans must be patient with struggling Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank has barely fixed any of the problems that were plaguing Tottenham Hotspur in the past since his appointment as manager.

Defensively, Spurs are still far from elite, with clean sheets in recent weeks hard to come by, and there is also an argument to be made that offensively, the Lilywhites have taken a few steps back under the Dane.

Tottenham Hotspur have lost another member of their coaching staff, but Thomas Frank has chosen to deliver a positive message regarding his departure.

It has been a season of change at Tottenham Hotspur, beginning with Ange Postecoglou’s sacking and the subsequent appointment of Thomas Frank.

Spurs then made a decision which stunned the club’s fanbase, as Daniel Levy left his role as executive chairman after almost 25 years.

In more recent news, Fabio Paratici has been at the forefront of rumours to end his role at Tottenham, with potential changes still on the horizon.

To add to all this, Spurs have confirmed the departure of Matt Wells, as he takes up his first senior manager role with Colorado Rapids.

Thomas Frank believes Tottenham will survive without Matt Wells

Wells has a long history with Tottenham, having played for their academy, and he most recently served as an assistant coach to Frank.

The 37-year-old’s move is a blow, but the Spurs manager believes his team will cope without Wells in the period where a replacement has not yet been selected.

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Reflecting on Well’s exit, Frank said (Football London): “I’m very happy for Matt. It’s a great opportunity for him.

“I think he’s a very talented coach and I think he’s got a good potential to be a good head coach. It’s different when you stand out there on your own. But I think he has all the abilities to do well.

“We will definitely look into replacing him. When and how and how that will look is not clear yet.

“When someone leaves, others need to step up and take on more responsibilities. That will be up to Cameron, Justin and Andreas. Justin and Andreas have been doing that already. There will be a little more to fill in, but I’m sure they are capable of that. Back in the day, you’d only have one assistant, so I think we’ll survive.”

Spurs fans are calling for another coaching change

While Wells departed of his own accord, some elements of the Tottenham support have called on the club to move on from Frank after just a few months in charge.

The former Brentford boss has failed to get his team performing, and they now sit 14th in the Premier League table at Christmas.

Frank will need to sort things out in the new year, or else he might not be too far behind Wells in leaving Hotspur Way for the final time.

Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic was quick to jump into action when a dangerous situation occurred in Hamburg’s clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, and his quick thinking may have saved a player’s life.

Vuskovic has seen his market value double since the start of the season and is now considered the sixth most valuable player in the Tottenham squad.

Such has been his growth over the last few months in the Bundesliga, with the 18-year-old showing maturity beyond his years on the pitch.

The centre-back’s latest actions prove once again that he has an extremely wise head on his young shoulders.

Tottenham youngster Luka Vuskovic stops player from swallowing his tongue

Hamburg played out a 1-1 draw at home against Frankfurt on Saturday, and there was an extremely scary incident during the game.

Former Leeds United player Rasmus Kristensen, who plays for Frankfurt, was left in serious danger after a collision with Hamburg’s Miro Muheim, with the Danish defender knocked out cold.

European football expert Andy Brassell has revealed that Vuskovic was quick on the scene to ensure that Kristensen did not swallow his tongue.

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Brassell told talkSPORT‘s Joe Brophy about the on-loan Tottenham Hotspur man: “He was a hero at the weekend when they played Eintracht Frankfurt. Rasmus Kristensen smashed into Muheim, one of Vuskovic’s Hamburg teammates, and they both looked in a pretty bad way.

“Despite only being 18, Vuskovic ran across and made sure Kristensen wasn’t swallowing his tongue. He was super quick-thinking and lauded for that. It’s just in keeping with the way that he’s been, not just really good for a team, their aim really is to avoid relegation.”

Andy Brassell makes confident Spurs prediction for Vuskovic

According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham have been closely monitoring Vuskovic’s development this season, and they are delighted with the way he has progressed.

Brassell is convinced that the teenager will be a first-team fixture at Spurs next season.

He added about the centre-back: “He’s having a brilliant time in Hamburg, so there’s no reason for him to go anywhere. Even though one of his first games was like a 5-0 thrashing at Bayern, he’s looked super comfortable.

Tottenham Hotspur could be about to miss out on two of their other top attacking targets during the January transfer window.

It was widely reported that Spurs were willing to shatter their wage structure to land Antoine Semenyo, as the club wanted to signal their ambition.

However, the North London side are set to lose out on the Bournemouth winger, who has now narrowed down his choice between Liverpool and Man City.

It has now been claimed that Spurs are also expected to be unsuccessful in their pursuits of two other top-class wingers.

Tottenham expected to miss out on their top Antoine Semenyo alternatives

It emerged a couple of days ago that Tottenham may turn their attention to Maghnes Akliouche after missing out on Semenyo, with the club’s scouts said to have been impressed with the Monaco man.

Some sources have claimed that Spurs have held advanced talks over a deal for RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, who has set the Bundesliga alight this term.

However, Dean Jones does not believe Tottenham have a chance of getting either player, suggesting that the club are going after overly ambitious targets.

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Jones told TEAMtalk: “Tottenham’s plans for 2026 are already beginning to look too ambitious. They have had a couple of tough moments this year, first with Eberechi Eze going to Arsenal, Morgan Gibbs-White staying at Nottingham Forest, and now they’ve been given the cold shoulder by Antoine Semenyo.

“I don’t think he will be the last. They are scouting players like Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) and Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig) but those players have top, top teams looking to sign them. The likes of PSG, Bayern Munich… and no one is likely to choose Spurs over those clubs, are they?

“I like the fact that Spurs want to raise the ceiling of what is possible but obviously they are not helped by the fact this season has not started well.”

Dean Jones claims 21-year-old is a realistic target for Spurs

It has been suggested that Tottenham could reignite their interest in Savinho after trying their best to lure him away from Man City in the summer.

Some journalists have said that Man City may be more open to selling Savinho in January than they were in the summer, and Jones also believes that the Brazilian may be a realistic target for Thomas Frank’s side.

He added: “They want a new attacking edge, but they know they also need a backup list of options. Savinho is one player who is part of that.

“The feeling is he might be more attainable than the others, but the problem will be finding a price-point that is agreeable to Manchester City.”