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Manchester City winning the race for Antoine Semenyo could aid Tottenham Hotspur in the pursuit of two of their targets.

Spurs Web has relayed several reports over the last few days suggesting that Tottenham are now unlikely to land Semenyo in January.

Liverpool and Man City have now moved ahead of Spurs in the race for the Bournemouth star, who is expected to make a decision on whether to move to the Etihad Stadium or Anfield.

It turns out that if the Ghana international does end up joining Pep Guardiola’s side, that could end up benefiting Spurs.

Tottenham’s move for attacking duo could depend on Antoine Semenyo deal

Some sources have suggested that Spurs could reignite their interest in Savinho if they miss out on Semenyo in January.

Over recent days, some sources have also claimed that Tottenham are increasingly tempted to make a move for Omar Marmoush, who has found game time hard to come by at Manchester this term.

Journalist Dean Jones has now taken to social media to reveal that City are likely to cash in on one of their attacking players, potentially Savinho or Marmoush, if they win the race for the Cherries star.

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Jones wrote on X: “Man City will allow for an attacking departure if they win the race for Semenyo. Savinho? Bobb? Marmoush?”

Spurs have identified two other alternatives for Semenyo

It has been claimed that Tottenham are also big fans of RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, who is emerging as one of the best young attackers in the Bundesliga.

However, Spurs would have to break the bank for Diomande, who is also on the radar of many of the biggest clubs in Europe.

Xavi Simons has been slapped with a three-match ban in the Premier League for his red card against Liverpool, and Thomas Frank has revealed whether Tottenham Hotspur will challenge this decision.

Tottenham Hotspur have had a rough ride with injuries, including players who have remained sidelined since last season.

Problems with the availability of players in the Tottenham first-team squad continues to be an issue, and recently this has been due to suspensions.

Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven will each miss an upcoming fixture for Spurs, and Xavi Simons is out for three Premier League matches after receiving a straight red card during his team’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.

Tottenham will not appeal the ban on Xavi Simons

Thomas Frank believes the decision to send off Simons was incorrect, and he would like to appeal the midfielder’s suspension.

However, the Spurs manager has acknowledged that there is little use in the club challenging the decision to ban Simons, because nothing positive will come from this action.

Speaking to Tottenham Hotspur on whether he would like the decision to be appealed, Frank said: “Yeah, I would like to do it. But I know it does make sense [not to appeal] with the way the rules are.

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“We can appeal but we’ll get nothing out of it, as I’ve been told. That is what it is.”

Spurs must survive without Simons

Frank may have his opinions on the incident involving Simons, but a challenge of that kind is going to be a red card more often than not.

Spurs fans will point out that this was not the case in a previous fixture with Liverpool when the offending player was wearing red, but the Dutchman cannot really have any complaints.

Tottenham will have to cope without Simons and this means the attacking line must step up and cause a threat. There has to be more creative output if Spurs are to get results and move back up the table.

Tottenham’s Thomas Frank has now hit back at Arne Slot over Micky van de Ven’s tackle on Liverpool’s record signing Alexander Isak.

It was yet another defeat for Tottenham Hotspur on their own turf when the reigning champions, Liverpool, came visiting to secure a result that has added further pressure on the North London club.

Spurs looked to cause the Reds plenty of trouble throughout the match with their play, but their efforts were ultimately not enough as the side under Arne Slot went away with a 2-1 win.

The encounter was certainly not void of talking points, with Tottenham picking up two red cards, while record forward signing Alexander Isak was forced off right after scoring following a crunching challenge from Micky van de Ven.

Arne Slot criticises Micky van de Ven for tackle during Tottenham defeat

Arne Slot was far from satisfied with the challenge that ended the afternoon for his striker, and he chose to highlight the danger of such tackles when addressing the media after the game.

The Liverpool manager compared the incident to the red card shown to Xavi Simons earlier in the match, suggesting that the tackle from the Dutch defender carried a much higher risk of causing a significant injury to the opponent.

Speaking about the tackle on Alexander Isak, Slot said: “I have said a lot about the tackle of Xavi Simons, which for me was completely unintentional. I do not think you will ever get an injury out of a tackle like that. But the tackle of Micky van de Ven, if you make a tackle like that 10 times, 10 times there is a serious chance the player gets a serious injury.”

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Thomas Frank defends Micky van de Ven after Alexander Isak injury

Thomas Frank was quick to offer a different perspective on the incident, choosing to defend the actions of his centre-back as a necessary and fair part of the responsibilities required of a top-level defender.

The Spurs manager argued that the momentum of the transition forced van de Ven into a split-second decision to block the shot, which unfortunately resulted in the collision as the forward planted his foot.

Addressing the comments made by his opposite number, Frank explained his disagreement and praised the competitive nature of his player.

He told the official Tottenham channel: “Obviously, I am disagreeing. In many ways, we are talking about a defender that will do everything to avoid conceding the goal.

“It is a transition so he is sprinting back in. There is a ball slid down in the side and he does everything he can to block that shot. Unfortunately, Alexander Isak has planted his foot straight there which makes it look worse than it is.

“That would be a natural reaction for any defender. Or, put it this way, if my defender does not do that, I do not think they are true defenders. I do not see that at all.

“I think reckless challenges, normally, you have not seen any from Micky, as I remember it. I see him as a very fair and competitive player. That is one thing. I also know the two players have sorted it out so that is a good sign.”

Thomas Frank has now shared an injury update on Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski ahead of Tottenham’s last game of 2025.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to complete the first half of the season without either Dominic Solanke or Dejan Kulusevski featuring in any meaningful capacity for the North London club.

Kulusevski has been sidelined since the semi-final of the Europa League last season under Ange Postecoglou, having suffered a patella injury that has prevented him from taking to the pitch for Spurs ever since.

While Solanke managed a handful of minutes off the substitutes’ bench earlier in the campaign, the forward has yet to kick a ball for Tottenham since August as his recovery continues behind the scenes.

Thomas Frank has been characteristically blunt in his recent communications regarding the recovery of the two players, and the manager has consistently given very little away to the waiting media.

The Spurs boss has once more shared an update on the fitness of the two forward players ahead of the upcoming game against Crystal Palace, and he has again refused to provide any substantial detail or a definitive timeline for their return.

When pressed for news on whether the duo are nearing a comeback, Frank told the official Tottenham channel that the situation remains unchanged from his previous briefings: “Same as I said before. Both of them, I will be very happy when I can announce now they are part of the squad. That is where it is.”

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Impact of Kulusevski and Solanke’s absence on Tottenham squad

This latest update from the manager comes after Dejan Kulusevski himself refused to comment on a potential return to action when he was spotted by journalists following the recent league encounter with Liverpool.

Spurs now have just one more Premier League fixture remaining before 2025 comes to a close, and it appears increasingly likely that the calendar year will conclude without either of the two attackers enjoying a consistent run of games.

Tottenham Hotspur have now confirmed the departure of one of Thomas Frank’s assistant coaches following interest from the MLS.

Tottenham Hotspur have been going through changes both on and off the pitch, with managerial and board-level adjustments reshaping the club behind the scenes over the past year.

Ryan Mason departed last summer to take up a first-team coaching role at West Bromwich Albion, while Thomas Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou and arrived alongside several members of his Brentford backroom staff.

We reported earlier this month that Spurs could be set to lose another figure from the dugout, with Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids interested in offering one of Tottenham’s assistants a full-time role.

Tottenham confirm Matt Wells departure to Colorado Rapids

Tottenham Hotspur have now confirmed that Matt Wells has taken up a full-time position with MLS outfit Colorado Rapids, bringing his time in north London to an end.

The former Spurs assistant will become head coach of the American-based side, marking the first senior first-team managerial role of his career.

Wells, who worked under Ange Postecoglou and also spent a brief period on Thomas Frank’s coaching staff, departs following a two-year spell at Tottenham, during which he was heavily involved in first-team preparation and development work.

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Spurs coach Matt Wells set for first senior managerial role

Colorado Rapids are securing a coach with significant experience at the top level in Europe, with Wells set to become one of the youngest managers in the division.

Despite being just 37, the former Tottenham coach has built up an extensive coaching CV, including a 100-game spell as Postecoglou’s assistant and a run of more than 20 matches working alongside Frank.

Before his move to Spurs, Wells also held assistant manager roles at Club Brugge, Fulham and Bournemouth, working closely with Scott Parker during those spells.

His first taste of leading a side came with Tottenham’s under-18s, where he oversaw 17 matches and posted an impressive points-per-game return of 2.59.

Thomas Frank has delivered a fresh injury update on the availability of his Tottenham squad for the upcoming trip to face Crystal Palace.

Tottenham Hotspur suffered their seventh defeat of the season last time out against Liverpool in the Premier League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It was a clash that showed promise, with Spurs displaying significant fight despite being reduced to nine men after red cards were shown to Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero; however, the numerical disadvantage ultimately proved too much to overcome.

The late goal from Richarlison was not enough to see the nine men under Thomas Frank take a point in the 2-1 loss, and the attention of the squad must now turn immediately to the next Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace.

Following their red cards against Liverpool, Thomas Frank is set to be without Simons and Romero for this encounter.

The former is expected to miss the next three outings, while the Argentina international will miss just this clash against Crystal Palace after picking up two bookings.

These suspended stars join a significant list of absentees, including James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke, all of whom are currently sidelined and will miss the upcoming match as they continue their respective recoveries.

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Meanwhile, Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai are yet to feature for the first team despite featuring in a behind-closed-doors clash during the last international break.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with Omar Marmoush, whose latest international performances have highlighted exactly why the North London side could be considering a move during the winter transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur continue to be linked with various forward options as the winter window edges closer, with the side under Thomas Frank reported to be looking to strengthen their forward line.

The latest player to be linked with a move to North London is Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with the interest surfacing shortly after the club reportedly pulled out of the race for Antoine Semenyo.

Marmoush has struggled for regular game time at Manchester City this season, and the versatile forward has managed to score just once after playing 389 minutes in all competitions.

Omar Marmoush stats impress following Tottenham transfer link

The City forward has had to contend with injuries earlier in the season and is currently away with Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations, where he earned a start in their opening group stage match against Zimbabwe.

Marmoush impressed in the encounter, scoring the equalising goal for Egypt as they eventually secured a 2-1 victory over their opponents to get their tournament off to a winning start.

The underlying stats for the wide forward were equally impressive, as he completed the most dribbles in the match with seven and registered eight shots, four of which were on target.

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He also recorded 73 touches, with eight coming inside the opposition box, while maintaining a pass accuracy of 86 per cent and completing eight ground duels as he looked to play passes into the final third.

Why Omar Marmoush will suit the Spurs attack under Thomas Frank

The overall play of the forward is what makes him a standout talent, and it is easy to see why Tottenham fans have called for the club to make a formal move for Marmoush’s services.

The forward is versatile enough to feature across the entire front line, and he is capable of operating effectively on the left, the right, or even in the pockets behind the main forward line.

That tactical flexibility should make it easy for him to settle in at Spurs, who are in desperate need of a player capable of performing as a striker, a left-winger, or a number ten, which will make the potential signing of Omar Marmoush a worthwhile investment.

Xavi Simons will watch Tottenham Hotspur’s next three Premier League fixtures from the sidelines, so Thomas Frank must identify the players in his squad who are capable of replacing him.

Xavi Simons has not proven himself to be the signing Tottenham Hotspur were hoping for. However, he has visibly improved over the past couple of months.

The Netherlands international was a joy to watch in the recent 2-0 victory over Brentford, as he registered both a goal and an assist in the first half.

Unfortunately, Simons’ performance against Liverpool last Saturday was nothing short of a nightmare, as he was shown a straight red card after just 33 minutes.

There are not really any players available to Thomas Frank who can do what Simons does, but here are three potential contenders to fill the 22-year-old’s boots in his absence.

Lucas Bergvall should move straight into the Tottenham first team

If Frank moves back to a traditional 4-2-3-1 formation against Crystal Palace, Lucas Bergvall should have no problem making the starting lineup.

The Swede has already impressed with his energy, and he looks more threatening in attack this season.

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Spurs will need Bergvall to be using his exceptional dribbling as a means of creating chances, and it would be good to see him arrive in shooting positions more often too.

Mathys Tel could be given another chance for Spurs

Should Frank continue with the setup he used against Liverpool, Mathys Tel could come into the team as one of the Tottenham frontmen.

The France under-21 international has been frozen out of the side, but he has delivered a couple of promising performances this season.

Tel is tied with Simons for goals across all competitions at Spurs, but he has made fewer appearances. Perhaps he needs another opportunity and a more consistent run of games to find his best form.

Wilson Odobert needs to display end product

Wilson Odobert will not directly replace Simons in the attacking midfield position, but he could compensate for the loss of the Dutchman.

The left winger often looks bright when he starts, making good dribbles and injecting life into the team.

However, Odobert has struggled to impress in the final third, managing to showcase a good end product on only a handful of occasions. Hopefully, he is working on his final balls in order to become the creative spark who could offer what Simons would usually contribute.

A Sky Sports journalist has revealed what his sources have told him about Fabio Paratici’s proposed switch from Tottenham to Fiorentina.

The Tottenham sporting director is being linked with a move away from the North London club just two months following his appointment.

It emerged a few days ago that Fiorentina had approached Paratici about taking over as the club’s Head of Football.

Some reliable sources from Italy, including Fabrizio Romano, have revealed that La Viola are confident of sealing the deal for the Spurs director.

Tottenham have not been approached by Fiorentina regarding Fabio Paratici

Curiously, though, it appears that Tottenham have not heard anything from the Serie A club about the Italian, who is contracted to them for two years.

It was previously revealed by FirenzeViola that Paratici is yet to inform Spurs of any approach from Fiorentina, with the Lilywhites only discovering the information through the media reports.

Now, Sky Sports’ Michael Bridge has now revealed that the Italian club are still yet to make any contact with the Premier League side.

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Bridge wrote on X: “As it stands, I understand Tottenham Hotspur have still yet to receive any approach from Fiorentina for the services of Sporting Director Fabio Paratici.”

It appears that the Serie A club are first trying to reach an agreement with Paratici before contacting Spurs.

The fact that the Tottenham director has not immediately rejected their approach and is still speaking to the club may be a concerning sign for the Lilywhites.

It may suggest that Paratici is not entirely happy with the role he has been handed at Spurs, where he is the joint sporting director alongside Johan Lange, and may want more autonomy.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have identified an alternative attacking target to bolster the front line as reports suggest that the club’s pursuit of Antoine Semenyo has reached a standstill just days before the window opens.

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Antoine Semenyo was reported to have been brought to a halt by Fabrizio Romano, just a few days before the winter window opens.

Spurs remain light in attacking areas, and it remains to be seen who the club brings in to strengthen the depth in those positions.

Samu Aghewoa is a player Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with, but the forward’s price tag is said to be a major obstacle in the North London club’s pursuit of the player.

Tottenham fans urge club to sign Omar Marmoush

Spurs fans have since expressed their dissatisfaction regarding the club leaving the race for Antoine Semenyo, but they have now identified a player they will be more than happy for the club to sign.

Many Tottenham Hotspur supporters have urged the hierarchy to make a move for Omar Marmoush of Manchester City, the Egyptian forward whose game time has been greatly reduced this season.

When asked on X if they want the club to make a move for the attacker, many supporters lent their voices to the discussion and all appeared to share the same sentiment.

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Discussing his potential impact and tactical flexibility, one fan said: “Yes, can play CAM, on the wings or up front, he is so versatile and we need a player like that he will help us so much.”

Another supporter expressed concerns regarding potential scheduling conflicts: “Would love to but we have to wait for AFCON, will that not be a bit of a problem?”

Further fans discussed his specific role, with one commenting: “Yeah and play him as a 10,” while another urged for the club to address other positions first: “Sure, but I think we need a LB, proven midfielder, top natural left winger before we look at strikers.”

One fan suggested a temporary deal: “Would be fine, just have it be a loan with option to buy,” and the positive responses continued as another added: “Yes because I know how he performed in his Frankfurt days.”

Why a Spurs move for Omar Marmoush remains unlikely

The unanimous approval from Spurs fans shows just how much they crave a proper creative forward in the final third.

Xavi Simons has been tasked with the job of creating, but so far this season, he has struggled to live up to expectations in North London.

Recent reports have also linked Tottenham with a move for Omar Marmoush this season. The Egyptians’ versatility and ability to play across the front line are seen as major positives.

Marmoush hit the headlines on Monday after scoring the winner for Egypt in their AFCON opener against Zimbabwe.

However, Marmoush’s wages, which are reportedly well above the current wage structure at Spurs, will likely make a move to North London very unrealistic.