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Amidst Tottenham’s rumoured interest in Kobbie Mainoo, there has been a big update on the midfielder’s future at Old Trafford, which would encourage Spurs.

While Tottenham are expected to prioritise strengthening their forward line in January, many Spurs fans will feel that the midfield is also in need of reinforcements.

Thomas Frank has not got the balance right in the middle of the park this season, although there were some promising signs when he played Lucas Bergvall, Pape Sarr and Archie Gray together against PSG.

It has been rumoured that Frank and Tottenham are also big fans of another energetic young Premier League midfielder: Kobbie Mainoo.

Various sources have claimed that Spurs are set to reignite their interest in Mainoo after failing to get a deal over the line for the midfielder in the summer.

Man United make decision on Tottenham target Kobbie Mainoo

The midfielder’s current deal at Old Trafford runs until 2027, and in an apparent boost to Spurs, journalist Pete O’Rourke has revealed that United have halted their contract talks with the 20-year-old.

However, the journalist indicates that Ruben Amorim’s side would still be reluctant to let the rumoured Tottenham target leave mid-season.

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When asked about an update on the contract talks with Mainoo, O’Rourke told Football Insider: “I’m sure it’s (handing Mainoo a new contract) something that Man United would definitely be interested in doing.

“They’ve been in talks with Mainoo for a while now over a new contract. Suggestions are now that contract talks have been put on hold because of his uncertain future at Old Trafford.

“We know Mainoo was interested in a move away in the summer window as he knew he wasn’t going to be playing in Ruben Amorim’s side. I don’t think he’s started a Premier League game so far this season.

“For United, on their part, they don’t really want to lose Kobbie Mainoo, and that’s why they blocked the move in the summer window and obviously I think they’d be reluctant to let him go in January as well because United want to be competing in that top four, if they can.”

Spurs face competition from Serie A giants for Mainoo

It has been claimed over the last few weeks that Mainoo is keen to leave Old Trafford in search of regular game time, given that a spot in England’s World Cup squad is up for grabs next summer.

Tottenham face plenty of competition from around Europe for the Man United man, and one Serie A club are now seemingly stepping up their interest.

Tottenham Hotspur have just been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of a former Premier League midfielder.

There has been much debate among Spurs fans about the Joao Palhinha-Rodrigo Bentancur pairing at the base of their midfield and whether it is effective enough creatively.

It has been suggested that the Lilywhites could look to improve that area of the pitch in January, with reports indicating that Tottenham are seriously considering making a move for Conor Gallagher.

Spurs are expected to face competition from Man United for Gallagher in January, but the Lilywhites have just heard some good news about the midfielder.

Atletico Madrid willing to sell Tottenham target Conor Gallagher on a discount

Until a few weeks ago, it was reported that Spurs would have to pay €60m (£52.3m) to land Gallagher in January.

However, a new report in Estadio Deportivo has claimed that the La Liga club have softened their stance on the 25-year-old.

Amidst the midfielder’s desire to return to the English shores, it is suggested that Atletico are willing to sell him for just €50m (£26.2m) in January.

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The outlet says that the Red Devils are keen on landing Gallagher and have already launched an enquiry over his availability.

Gallagher is not happy at Atletico Madrid

Just a few days ago, Gallagher admitted that he is not satisfied with the minutes he is getting at Atletico, and that he wants to play more.

Those comments would have undoubtedly been clocked by the likes of Spurs and Man United amidst their interest in the Chelsea academy graduate.

Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on a Belgian starlet, but they face plenty of competition for his signature in January.

Reports indicate that Spurs are prioritising signing established players who would improve their starting eleven.

However, the club’s signing of Mathys Tel and Kota Takai in the summer was evidence that the Lilywhites are also on the lookout for the best young talent across the world.

A few days ago, TEAMtalk revealed that Tottenham have set their sights on Anderlecht starlet Nathan De Cat, who has won many admirers since breaking into the Belgian club’s first-team.

Tottenham face competition from two Premier League clubs for Nathan De Cat

A new update in La Derniere Heure has now backed up the Lilywhites’ interest in the 17-year-old midfielder.

De Cat has been a regular for the Jupiler Pro League side this season, making 20 appearances so far, and the Anderlecht academy product’s performances have been noted by scouts around Europe.

It is revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are not alone in their admiration of the teenager, with Aston Villa and Brighton ready to challenge the North London side for the youngster’s signature in January.

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All three English clubs are ‘keeping tabs’ on De Cat as we edge closer to the transfer window.

What is Anderlecht’s transfer stance on Spurs target De Cat?

La Derniere Heure say that the interest in the midfielder is not consigned to the Premier League, with Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, also in the mix.

Anderlecht do not want to let De Cat leave and are hoping to hang onto him until 2027, but that may not be possible, given the growing interest in his services.

The outlet says that while the Belgian club want €35m (£30.6m) for the youngster, a fee of around €20m-€25m (£17.5m-£21.8m) would be more realistic.

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to try their luck again to sign a Premier League attacker in January after failing with a big offer for him in the summer.

Reports continue to suggest that Spurs are expected to prioritise strengthening their attack in January, with the Lilywhites willing to spend big to do so.

It has now been suggested that the North London club could go back in for a 21-year-old winger, just a few months after their interest in the player was turned down.

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

Man City’s resolve to keep Savinho could be tested again by Tottenham

It has now been revealed by TEAMtalk that Tottenham Hotspur were willing to pay £70m for the Brazilian in the summer.

The outlet says that some sources close to Man City were left surprised that the club failed to accept that fee for the player in the summer.

It is pointed out that Savinho’s performances have been inconsistent this season, and the winger is struggling to get regular game time at the Etihad Stadium.

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With Tottenham still keeping an eye on the player’s situation, there is a feeling at the Etihad Stadium that their resolve could be tested again.

Spurs’ belief in Savinho has not waned

While the left-footed wide-man has come under criticism for his performances this season, Tottenham’s belief in him has not waned, according to TEAMtalk.

The outlet says that despite Savinho’s struggles at the Etihad, Thomas Frank’s men still believe he would have been a strong addition to their squad.

A former Tottenham Hotspur official has said that Thomas Frank is set to be disappointed by the North London club’s January business.

Over the past few months, we have heard plenty of noise in the media about Tottenham’s ambitious January plans.

Spurs’ owners, ENIC, injected equity of £100m into the club, which is expected to be put to use in the upcoming transfer window.

Some sources have said that Tottenham want to make ambitious moves in January to signal their ambition, but a former Spurs employee doubts whether that will happen.

Tottenham expected to block Thomas Frank’s demands

Former Spurs scout Mick Brown has now revealed that the Dane wants major changes to be made to his squad in January.

However, he explained that while the Lilywhites will do some business, they are not willing to back their head coach with big funds amidst doubts regarding his style of play.

Brown told Football Insider: “Thomas Frank would like to make major changes to his squad. There are a few positions at Tottenham where the options they’ve got available are not quite good enough for where they want to be long-term.

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“Plus, with any new manager, he’s going to want players who suit the way he wants to play. I think he’ll be swimming against the tide in that regard, though, I don’t think they’re making any plans to spend big at the moment.

“I’m sure they’ll do some business in key positions, but if he’s hoping for ins and outs all over the pitch, he’ll be waiting a long time before that happens.

“Especially when you consider he will want to bring players in for this more defensive and pragmatic system he plays, which there are already doubts about. So it would come as a surprise to me if they decided overhauling the squad was the best way to go, even if that’s what the manager is looking to do.”

Frank wants to strengthen four positions in January

It was reported by Flashscore a few days ago that Frank wants to add a forward, a left-sided centre-back, a midfielder and a goalkeeper to his Spurs squad in January.

However, the outlet explained that it would be unrealistic to expect all four positions to be strengthened in January.

Tottenham’s pursuit of Antoine Semenyo looks to be getting increasingly complicated as the interest in the winger’s services continues to grow.

It is now an open secret that Semenyo has a £65m release clause in his contract, which, as expected, has led to a dramatic rise in the number of clubs queuing up to land him.

This has posed a big problem for Tottenham, who had previously identified the Bournemouth man as their top target.

Over recent days, we have heard that Spurs are fearful of losing out to Liverpool in the race for Semenyo, with the Reds keen on taking the 25-year-old to Anfield.

Man City are also extremely keen on Tottenham target Antoine Semenyo

A new report in talkSPORT has now revealed that the Ghana international’s release clause is active in the first half of the January window, and it is not just Liverpool and Spurs battling it out for his signature.

The report claims that Man City are very much in the running to land Semenyo and are expected to have a big say on his future.

Pep Guardiola is said to be a big admirer of the Cherries star and believes that he will improve his side’s attack.

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The Man City boss is concerned that his team are over-reliant on Erling Haaland for their goals and could thus greenlight a move for Semenyo.

Another Premier League club have a ‘secret weapon’ in Semenyo race

While facing competition from Man City and Liverpool makes the deal hard enough for Tottenham, it has emerged over recent days that another Premier League side may also have an advantage over the Lilywhites in the race for the winger.

According to an update from TEAMtalk, Man United have a ‘secret weapon’ in their pursuit of Semenyo, and have stepped up their interest in the Bournemouth man.

That secret weapon is Cherries’ technical director Simon Francis, who is a lifelong United fan and is set to pitch Old Trafford’s vision to the player.

Tottenham Hotspur are bracing themselves for another busy winter window as interest grows in a centre-back target valued at £34m.

The winter transfer window is fast approaching, with just a few weeks left before it opens on the first of January, and Tottenham Hotspur are expected to be active as they continue to assess the areas that need reinforcing.

There is a belief within the club that attacking depth may need to be strengthened, with several reports indicating that a move could be made to bolster the frontline if the right opportunity presents itself.

However, fresh reports have now linked Tottenham with a centre-back ahead of the winter window as Thomas Frank looks to bolster his ranks for the second half of the season.

Tottenham target Gleison Bremer transfer as Spurs monitor Juventus defender

This report comes from TuttoJuve, which states that Gleison Bremer is a player on Tottenham’s radar.

The centre-back’s time at Juventus has been disrupted by injuries in the last two seasons, which has naturally led to some doubts about his long-term future in Turin.

Spurs, however, are understood to have been pushed forward as an option for the Brazilian centre-back, with the club said to see him as an ‘ideal candidate’ for their backline.

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And although Spurs have options at the back with Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Takai, Danso, Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies, they are still keeping tabs on Bremer as they weigh up potential additions.

Fabio Paratici’s influence on Spurs pursuit of Gleison Bremer

Fabio Paratici’s return is going to be a boost for Spurs in their pursuit of the Brazil international, as Spurs will now know all about the player’s situation thanks to the Italian, with any transfer effort guided by him.

Bremer’s contract in Turin runs until 2029, and it is believed Tottenham will have to shell out around £34m (€40m) to sign the defender, with Spurs said to be ready to make an offer if the opportunity becomes clearer.

While Juventus are not looking to sell the Brazil international, their stance could change if the right bid is placed on the table, but Tottenham will be mindful of the fact that Bremer has played only five times in all competitions this season and is currently nursing a knee injury after dealing with similar issues previously.

Thomas Frank has made it clear what kind of football he wants Tottenham Hotspur to play after coming under scathing criticism over recent days.

The 52-year-old is quickly finding out that the pressures associated with managing Tottenham are very different to what he experienced at Brentford.

He has been criticised incessantly in the media over recent days for his negative approach, with some pundits questioning whether Frank is capable of coaching a team to play on the front foot.

Following Tottenham’s 4-1 loss in the North London derby, Ramon Vega concluded that Frank is not the right fit for Spurs. Vega also accused Frank of being gutless, limited, and losing the Tottenham dressing room.

Thomas Frank is not paying attention to the criticism of Tottenham’s approach

Frank’s predecessor, Ange Postecoglou, had a habit of biting back at critics and would often come down fighting in press conferences.

However, the Dane insists that he is not paying any attention to the scathing criticism that has been levelled at him and his style over the past few weeks.

When asked about claims by Vega and others that he is not a good fit for Tottenham Hotspur, Frank told Football.London: “I have 100% not seen it, because I don’t read anything. “[My press officer] will let me know if there is anything that is valuable for me to know.

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“One thing for sure, when I walked into this club, all I knew besides we would lose football matches was that I would be criticised. So I literally don’t care what they say. I listen to the trusted people that know me, close to me and others, the only thing I’d say is that it is slightly easier to be on the outside.”

The former Brentford boss also launched a passionate defence of his philosophy, pointing out that he has always wanted his team to create chances and score goals.

He insisted that Tottenham’s game plan in the North London derby was not to sit back, explaining that his side’s performance against PSG was much more in line with how he wants them to play.

Frank added: “I think everyone has seen my games over all the years I’ve been in charge, no matter if it was when I was with the under-eights team in Frederiksværk 30 years ago or now, I want to play offensive, front-footed football. But probably also in those 30 years they could pick games from the under-eights at Frederiksværk to Brentford where it didn’t work for whatever reason.

“It didn’t work Sunday against Arsenal. The plan was to be front-footed. We weren’t. And that we adjusted. After Sunday, I was angry, pained, hurt. [In Paris] I was irritated, but the feeling in the body was better because we really, really, really competed. There was more of the identity I want to show.”

Thomas Frank has made an interesting admission about Tottenham Hotspur’s struggles to create chances and score goals at home this season.

Spurs are winless at home in the Premier League since their opening game of the season against Burnley.

What would concern Tottenham fans is that it is not just results that are bad but also the performances, with the Lilywhites struggling to create chances at home.

That has led to a challenging atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on occasions, with Frank’s substitutions even being booed by the Spurs supporters.

Thomas Frank contrasts Tottenham’s struggles with his Brentford side last season

The irony is that the 52-year-old managed a Brentford side who scored more goals at home than any Premier League side last season.

Frank has now explained that his Bees side were deadly because they had an attack that clicked, and he is confident that Tottenham will also be prolific once their forwards gel together.

When asked about Brentford’s goal record at home last season compared to Spurs’ struggles this term, Frank told Football.London: “That was a little bit of a journey together, and the team clicked at that time with a front four of Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo, Kevin Schade and Mikkel Damsgaard.

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“The front three scored 50 goals between them, and Dams was unplayable at times. So they clicked, and that’s what we are working very hard to find now, to make it click. So I’m not in doubt that it will come. I hope we see signs of it on Saturday, how we want to do things.”

Frank may not get time if the results do not improve at home

Reports indicate that the Tottenham hierarchy view Frank’s project as a long-term one and will not make any knee-jerk decisions.

One can understand why the Dane is asking for time, given that Spurs essentially have a new-look front-four this season.

However, if they continue losing matches at home, the atmosphere will become toxic very soon and may leave Spurs with no choice but to make a managerial change.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will not be overly pleased about Harry Redknapp’s prediction for the Lilywhites’ London derby against Fulham this evening.

Spurs are winless at home in the Premier League since the opening day of the season, and that is something that they will be desperate to fix when they take on the Cottagers.

Some pundits have already concluded that Frank is not the right fit for Tottenham, accusing the Dane of not being brave enough.

The 52-year-old thus needs to show this evening that his side can play on the front foot and dominate at home, but one former Spurs manager does not expect that to happen.

Harry Redknapp does not expect Tottenham to beat Fulham

Opta’s Supercomputer has Tottenham as big favourites against Fulham, which is not surprising, considering the Cottagers are languishing in 15th place in the table.

However, Redknapp believes that Marco Silva’s men have more momentum than their London rivals heading into the game and backed Fulham to hold the Lilywhites to a 1-1 draw.

Redknapp told BetVictor: “It’s been a difficult period for Spurs. I’ve got to be honest, I thought they were so poor in that North London derby, they barely threatened against Arsenal. They got a few goals in Paris, but again, they were so poor at the back, and that’s with 5 defenders playing!

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“That was a massive win for Fulham last week, and that should relax them a bit. They still have a lot of good players on this side, even if it has been a tricky start to the season.

“If Fulham are to get something, they might need former Arsenal man Bernd Leno to be at his best in the sticks. I can actually see Fulham going here and really frustrating Spurs. Prediction: 1-1.”

Why is this the Spurs’ most important game of the season so far

At the start of the campaign, not many would have pencilled in a home Premier League game against Fulham in November as being crucial for Frank’s future and Tottenham’s season.

However, that is exactly what this game is, with the North Londoners desperately needing a good performance and a win at home.

Failure to beat Fulham will see the atmosphere at Tottenham Hotspur turn even more negative, which may be hard for Frank to recover from.