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Tottenham’s stars made their mark during the October international break, with several key players impressing for their nations ahead of the Premier League’s return this weekend.

The second international break of the season is over, and attention now turns back to club football for Tottenham Hotspur.

Several Spurs stars were involved for their respective nations during the break, with some representing the senior squad and vying for a place in the World Cup, while others featured at the youth level.

A handful of Tottenham players impressed with goals and assists, while others gained valuable minutes, and here is a breakdown of each player’s performance.

Tottenham players shine on international duty

Seven goals were scored by Tottenham players during the break, with Wilson Odobert responsible for four of them as he starred for France’s Under-21 side.

Mathys Tel netted two goals for the French Under-21s as well, while Mohammed Kudus added one for Ghana, rounding off the seven-goal tally for Spurs players across the period.

Five players also registered assists, with Odobert, Kudus, Xavi Simons, Tel and Kevin Danso each contributing one for their respective nations.

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In total, fifteen Tottenham players featured for their countries, while two did not play at all, as Guglielmo Vicario and Destiny Udogie were unused by Italy.

On the injury front, Ben Davies and Yves Bissouma were the only Spurs players to suffer knocks during the break.

Spurs turn focus to Aston Villa clash

With the international break now over, Tottenham’s focus quickly shifts back to the Premier League, where they face Aston Villa in their next league fixture.

Thomas Frank has been handed a major boost on the injury front, with Kolo Muani edging closer to full fitness after featuring for 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Watford.

Tottenham have been impressed with the progress of a young Danish midfielder, but Thomas Frank’s men have competition to worry about from closer to home in the race to secure his signature.

Spurs are not short of talented young midfielders, with many expecting Lucas Bergvall and Pape Sarr to be linchpins of the Tottenham midfield for a long time.

Then there is Archie Gray, who Thomas Frank feels has the potential to become as good as Declan Rice or Rodri.

Spurs are now seemingly looking to sign another talented teenage midfielder, who has made quite an impression since his big summer move.

Tottenham are big fans of Porto starlet Victor Froholdt

This update comes from CaughtOffside, who say that Victor Froholdt has impressed many big sides around Europe since his switch from Copenhagen to Porto in the summer.

That includes Tottenham Hotspur, who like what they see of the 19-year-old, who has one goal and one assist to his name this season.

The report says that Spurs are impressed by Froholdt’s relentless energy and physical profile, with the Lilywhites believing that he is tailor-made for Premier League football.

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Despite signing the central midfielder just this summer, Porto are ready to listen to offers for the teenager, with the club hoping to secure a fee in the region of €50m-€60m (£43.5m-£52.2m) for him.

Spurs face competition from Arsenal and others for Froholdt

CaughtOffside say that Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Brighton are all ready to battle Thomas Frank’s men for the former Copenhagen man’s signature.

The Gunners are said to be ‘particularly keen’ on landing Froholdt, with the club viewing him as ‘a potential cornerstone of their long-term midfield rebuild’.

The report adds that Atletico Madrid have been following the midfielder for many months, with Diego Simeone a big fan of the youngster.

Tottenham Hotspur are battling a London rival for a Barcelona star, whose future appears to be the subject of a tug of war as his current deal runs out.

According to various reports, Spurs wanted to add another centre-back to their squad in the summer, but they were unable to do so before the window slammed shut.

There have already been suggestions that Tottenham have started ground work on signing a top-class defender in January.

At the start of the summer transfer window, it was reported that Tottenham were eyeing a move for Barcelona’s Eric Garcia, and it has now emerged that the Lilywhites remain keen on the 24-year-old.

Tottenham are battling London rivals for Eric Garcia

This update comes from TBR Football, who state that Tottenham Hotspur remain keen on Garcia after first enquiring about his availability during January of last year.

However, the outlet reveals that Thomas Frank’s men will not have a free run at the Spain international, with London rivals, Chelsea, also circling over the player.

Garcia’s current deal at Camp Nou runs out next summer, and it is revealed that Barca are now ‘deep in talks’ with the defender over a new long-term deal.

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The Catalan giants are said to be confident that the centre-back will soon put pen to paper on a new deal.

Barca’s financial problems may open the door for Garcia’s sale

TBR Football explain that the La Liga giants remain in a ‘precarious financial position’ and are thus assessing which players to offload in the upcoming transfer window.

It is pointed out that Garcia could start talks with non-Spanish clubs over a pre-contract agreement in January should he not agree a new contract before then.

The publication asserts that if Barca’s contract talks with the former Man City man reach an impasse, they will look to cash in on him in January, with the two London clubs ready to pounce.

Journalist Dean Jones has now revealed if a January switch to Tottenham is on the cards for former Thomas Frank player, Ivan Toney.

Spurs have still not found a replacement for Harry Kane, nearly two-and-a-half years since his departure to Bayern Munich.

Many are still not convinced by Richarlison owing to his lack of consistency, while Dominic Solanke is yet to live up to his big price tag.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will be hoping Randal Kolo Muani may be the answer for their woes upfront, but they do not have a permanent option to buy the on-loan Paris Saint-Germain man.

There have been suggestions that Spurs could look to bring back Ivan Toney to the club, and a journalist has now shed light on whether a January move for the former Brentford man would be feasible.

Is Tottenham a realistic destination for Ivan Toney?

Since his £40m switch to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli in 2024, Toney has scored 38 goals and provided seven assists in 54 appearances for his club.

The England international has fired Al-Ahli to the AFC Champions League Elite and Saudi Super Cup titles, but there have been rumours over recent days that a return to the Premier League may be on the cards for Toney (talkSPORT).

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Dean Jones has now poured cold water on those suggestions, revealing that Tottenham are not actively looking to sign the 29-year-old in the upcoming transfer window.

The journalist told TEAMtalk: “There is no genuine sign of Toney moving back to the Premier League at the moment, but it is interesting that noises are starting to be made around him.

“There have been some whispers about him going to Spurs. Obviously, there is the Thomas Frank link from Brentford, but I do not get the impression there is too much in it.

“It’s not one that I have heard Spurs seriously looking at for now, but we will know for sure soon once they outline the initial target list for the new year. I personally think there are players they will look to before Toney.

“Chelsea are linked too, and I do think that striker is a position the Blues are looking at for 2026, but I would be surprised if this is what they go for.”

Spurs are plotting a move for a Spanish international striker

The Lilywhites may not be actively plotting a move for Toney, but according to recent reports, they do have their eye on a prolific Porto striker.

It has been revealed that Tottenham have been impressed by Samu Aghehowa’s performances and are considering a move for him in January.

Paul Gascoigne has shared a funny story about his former Tottenham Hotspur teammate who he describes as ‘lethal‘.

Paul Gascoigne is widely regarded as one of the greatest England players of all time, and Tottenham Hotspur played an important part in his career.

The former attacking midfielder joined Spurs from Newcastle United for £2.2m and would later go on to make more than 100 appearances for the club.

Gascoigne was a man in his prime at the beginning of the 1990s. He helped England reach the World Cup semi-final and won the FA Cup with Tottenham, having scored a superb free kick against Arsenal in the semis.

Paul Gascoigne discusses his time with Chris Waddle at Tottenham

Gascoigne followed in the footsteps of Chris Waddle, who made the move from Newcastle to Spurs while he was entering into senior football. The pair would later go on to have spells in Scotland, and both played for Burnley too, although they were there in different years.

According to Gascoigne, Waddle looked out for him at Spurs and even helped resolve some communication issues between the England international and the rest of the Tottenham team.

He told talkSPORT: “Yeah, unbelievable. He [Waddle] was lethal.

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“He was fantastic. Especially at Tottenham, you know, when I followed at Tottenham, when he looked after us, because he had already been there a year. And I don’t know why, but I needed a translator.

“Well, I say, but no one could understand what I was saying, they were like ‘Chris, what is he saying?’

“Chris had the translator for us, it was embarrassing. But yeah, he was, what a player, when he dropped his shoulder, half a crowd went out the stadium.”

Waddle left Spurs too soon

As good as Waddle was for Tottenham, he was unable to win silverware at the club. This is a theme which has continued over the years, with the likes of Harry Kane, Dele and Cristian Eriksen never winning a trophy during their spells in North London. However, Heung-min Son broke the pattern by remaining long enough to lift a cup.

Waddle came close, reaching the FA Cup final with Spurs in 1987. However, they fell to defeat against Coventry United and he left two years before their success in 1991.

Tottenham’s James Maddison is having to wait patiently for his return to football, but he appears to have plenty to say about it in the meantime, which includes ranking himself against other midfielders.

For a player who is unlikely to make an appearance until next summer, James Maddison certainly knows how to get people talking about him.

Maddison hit headlines for slamming VAR last month after a Cristian Romero goal against West Ham was controversially disallowed. More recently, he made an hour-long video documenting his recovery from his long-term ACL injury.

The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has found an unlikely ally in an Arsenal legend for what he says off the pitch. Ian Wright claimed Maddison is unfairly treated because he speaks his mind and has a personality.

Tottenham’s James Maddison makes Jack Grealish comparison

Maddison has spoken his mind again and this time it is to compare himself against other Premier League midfielders.

During an interview with EA Sports, the 28-year-old was asked to remain silent until he was shown a player who was better than him. Maddison stayed quiet when Mason Mount, Youri Tielemans and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall appeared, and he also rated himself as better than his former England teammate Jack Grealish.

However, Maddison was willing to concede that he was not as good as Manchester City’s Phil Foden.

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He said: “Yeah, I love Phil (Foden) as a player. I thought about it for Jack because he’s a top player and he’s my mate, but then I thought, actually, I’m not giving him that one.”

Grealish would have been a good signing for Spurs

Tottenham need a new left winger, and it seems Grealish would have been a solid choice. The 30-year-old has shown what he is capable of at Everton with more attacking freedom, and he has been very impressive this season.

Grealish won the Premier League player of the month award in August and already has a goal and four assists in the league.

If Spurs do not sign a new left winger in January, Grealish could still be an option next summer once his loan move has concluded. Rather than competing, he and Maddison could line up next to each other for the same team.

One Tottenham youngster made an instant impact off the bench on Monday, scoring within 60 seconds for England U19s.

It was an evening to remember for England’s senior side, who sealed qualification to the World Cup with a 5-0 win over Latvia, while the English youngsters also enjoyed a comfortable win over Wales.

Mikey Moore was the star of the show for England U19s against Belgium over the weekend, with the 18-year-old netting a hat-trick as they emerged 4-1 winners.

The Tottenham Hotspur man dropped to the substitutes bench against Wales at La Quinta Football Centre, but it did not take him long to make his mark on the game when he was introduced.

Tottenham youngster Mikey Moore scores yet another goal for England’s U19s

Moore entered the proceedings at 67 minutes alongside his club teammate Callum Olusesi, and the attacking midfielder found the back of the net less than 60 seconds after his introduction.

The Spurs teenager’s goal made it 5-0 for his side, but England still had time to score two more late goals, handing the Welsh a 7-0 drubbing.

Moore will return to Rangers high on confidence after his impressive showing for the Young Lions, and he will hope that the change in management at the Scottish club changes his fortunes.

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Should Spurs recall Moore from Rangers?

Things have not gone according to plan at Ibrox for Moore, who Tottenham are reportedly considering recalling in January.

Several Championship clubs are already circling over Moore ahead of January, and it is not hard to see why, with the winger once again showcasing his outstanding quality during the international break.

This experience in Scotland will certainly be a character-building experience for the Tottenham academy graduate, who is now waiting to find out who will replace Russel Martin at the helm.

Tottenham are battling another European heavyweight for a highly-rated Argentine centre-back, who is making waves in South America.

It has been widely reported that signing a top-class defender is a priority for Spurs in January, and that is understandable, given the fitness record of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.

Some big Premier League names, such as March Guehi, have been linked with Spurs, while some sources have mooted Jarrad Branthwaite as a target for Tottenham.

However, a new report has now claimed that Tottenham Hotspur could turn their attention to a rising star in Argentine football instead.

Tottenham are battling La Liga giants for River Plate starlet Lautaro Rivero

This report comes from El Intransigente, who explain that River Plate are going through a sticky patch at the moment.

However, the performances of defender Lautaro Rivero have been a bright spot for the Argentine club, with the centre-back’s stock ascending rapidly.

Lautaro Rivero’s displays have not gone unnoticed in Europe, with Tottenham and Atletico Madrid both eyeing moves for the 21-year-old.

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The outlet asserts that River Plate are bracing for offers to arrive through the door for the young centre-back in January.

Unrejectable offer feared for Spurs target Lautaro Rivero

El Intransigente say that there is fear at the Argentine club that an ‘unrejectable’ offer could be on its way from Europe for their starlet.

The outlet explains that Rivero is contracted to his club until the end of 2028, and his current deal contains a release clause of €100m (£87.1m).

However, should a ‘significant’ offer arrive either from North London or the Spanish capital, they may be tempted to cash in on the centre-back.

It may be a case of deja vu at Tottenham, as a new report has revealed worrying news about Antoine Semenyo’s release clause.

Over recent days, some sources have claimed that Tottenham have moved to pole position in the race for Semeyno as the North Londoners look to complete a deal for the winger in January.

It has been claimed that Spurs may have to shatter their transfer record to land Semenyo, who is thought to be valued at around £75m by Bournemouth.

Tottenham are expected to face plenty of competition for the Ghana international, but a new update has revealed an interesting detail about the 25-year-old’s contract.

Tottenham target Antoine Semenyo has a release clause at Bournemouth

It has now been revealed by talkSPORT that Semenyo’s current deal at the Vitality Stadium contains a release clause.

The winger put pen to paper on a new five-year deal in the summer, and it is explained that the way the Cherries got their star man to commit is by agreeing to insert a release clause in his deal.

However, as things stand, the value of Semenyo’s release clause is unknown, and Bournemouth want to keep it under wraps.

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The report adds that Tottenham Hotspur and Man United enquired about the Ghanaian in the summer, and the two clubs remain keen on the player.

Another Morgan Gibbs-White situation for Spurs?

Tottenham had a bad experience attempting to sign another player whose contract contained a confidential release clause back in the summer.

Nottingham Forest managed to block Gibbs-White’s move to Spurs, accusing Spurs of illegally approaching the player after his confidential £60m release clause was met.

Pedro Porro has reflected on how he balances attacking with defending, and has also spoken about how he feels at Tottenham Hotspur.

One can argue that the Spanish right-back has been Tottenham’s most consistent player across the last three seasons.

Not only is he never injured, but Porro boasts of more assists than any other defender across the Premier League since the start of the 2023-24 season.

The 26-year-old is now taking his impressive form to the international stage, with Porro making the right-back spot in the Spain side his own.

Tottenham star Pedro Porro reveals how he finds balance between defence and attack

Porro has been the toast of the Spanish media over the international break, with the Tottenham man being hailed for his defending as well as his output going forward.

The former Sporting Lisbon man has explained what he prioritises in either part of his game, admitting that he looks for consistency in defence while expressing himself going forward.

When asked about how he balances his attacking and defensive duties, Porro told Infobae: “I have more of a winger’s soul. Nowadays, you have to be important in both roles.

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“I like reading comments, and several years ago I was very involved defensively, trying to be a little more involved and see what I can do because then in attack, I have that self-confidence that’s also required of a full-back when they reach the deep areas.

“In defence, you have to be consistent, and in attack, you also have that support for your teammates when they need it.”

Porro admits Spurs comfort but rues one result this season

The Tottenham full-back was linked with a move to Real Madrid in the recent past, but he has now made it clear that he feels at home in N17.

The 26-year-old admitted that he still rues the fact that Spurs were not able to add to their trophy haul at the start of the season after throwing away the Super Cup clash against PSG.

The right-back added: “The truth is, I’m very happy and very settled at Tottenham. The start of the season has been very good. It’s a shame we lost the Super Cup final on penalties against PSG.

“After going 2-0 up, you have to win that title, but for me, they’re one of the best clubs in the world. If you’re not focused for the full 90 minutes, that’s what happens.”