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Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez is a big fan of one Tottenham star he used to play against in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur have started their 2025/26 campaign strongly, with only one defeat in the Premier League so far.

Spurs have also been solid defensively this term, recording three clean sheets in their opening seven league fixtures, including one against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

The clean sheets may have dried up in recent weeks, but Atletico Madrid’s star forward Julian Alvarez has been full of praise for one Tottenham man.

Julian Alvarez hails Tottenham defender Cristian Romero

The Argentine forward knows a great deal about playing at the highest level and against world-class opponents. When asked to name the best players in each position, the Atletico forward had no hesitation in naming Cristian Romero as the best defender in the world.

Alvarez has been in top form this season for the La Liga side, scoring six goals and providing one assist in seven La Liga games.

When asked for his picks on the best in each category, Alvarez named Lionel Messi as the best finisher, Andres Iniesta as the best playmaker, and Cristian Romero as the best defender.

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Cristian Romero’s influence at Tottenham

Romero has been made Tottenham Hotspur captain this season, and the defender has already begun to show his authority at the back, helping to maintain composure within the defensive line through his commanding displays.

Interestingly, while several professionals continue to name Romero as the best defender in the world, one former Premier League star has taken a different stance, labelling Romero overrated.

Tottenham are reportedly in pole position to land a highly-rated English midfielder as Thomas Frank looks to further strengthen his squad ahead of the January transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur were just as busy as any other side in the recently concluded summer window, with the Lilywhites bringing in four new faces.

With over £150 million spent, Spurs have already started to see the results of their recruitment, showing improved performances across all competitions so far this campaign.

Tottenham have made a strong start in the Premier League, Champions League and Carabao Cup, yet fresh reports continue to link them with further options as the winter window approaches.

Tottenham frontrunners to sign Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney

TeamTalk are now reporting that Tottenham Hotspur are among the frontrunners to sign Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney in 2026, following his impressive performances this season.

Spurs were linked with Hackney during the summer, but nothing materialised at the time, although it appears interest is now stepping up.

Middlesbrough would prefer to keep hold of their midfielder, but Hackney’s current contract runs until 2027, and a decent offer could be enough to tempt them to sell.

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The Lilywhites, however, are not the only club monitoring the 23-year-old, with Fulham also keeping tabs, but Spurs are said to be leading the race for his signature, as a deal with Fulham looks unlikely.

Spurs fans eye January transfer moves

Spurs fans have already begun to look ahead to the January window, with many supporters identifying the positions they would like their club to strengthen.

The forward line, defence and even the goalkeeping department have been mentioned as areas in need of reinforcement.

Mohammed Kudus has quickly established himself as one of Tottenham’s standout performers under Thomas Frank, and the Ghana international’s numbers now back up what fans have already seen on the pitch.

Mohammed Kudus has an early case for player of the season for Tottenham Hotspur this campaign, even with fewer than ten Premier League games played so far.

The Ghana international has proven to be a shrewd addition to Frank’s setup, bringing a blend of dribbling ability, physicality and creative flair that has given Tottenham’s attack a new edge.

Kudus has made the right wing his own since arriving, and few would argue otherwise given his performances.

Mohammed Kudus leads four key Premier League stats for Tottenham

Stats Muse has now revealed that Mohammed Kudus currently ranks first in four key Premier League metrics, highlighting just how influential he has been for Tottenham since his arrival.

According to the outlet, no player in the division has recorded more assists, successful take-ons, successful take-ons per 90 minutes or duels won.

In addition to leading those categories, the right winger also sits third for chances created across the league.

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Kudus goal gives Spurs fans more reason to be excited

The Ghana international also recently opened his goalscoring account in Tottenham’s 2-1 Premier League victory over Leeds United, netting the decisive strike in what was a hard-fought contest away from home.

It was a fine goal from the wide man, who cut inside before placing his shot to the bottom right corner from outside the box to seal all three points.

Tottenham have discovered the release clause of highly-rated teenager Rayan Vitor, who is already being tipped for a Brazil call-up, but the club face serious competition in the race for his signature.

Regular readers of Spurs Web will already know that Tottenham Hotspur have been keeping a close eye on young Brazilian forward Rayan Vitor, who has emerged as one of the most exciting prospects in South America.

The 19-year-old has been scoring goals for fun since his early youth days and has carried that form seamlessly into senior football after breaking into Vasco da Gama’s first team.

Vitor has already racked up 15 goals and two assists for the Rio de Janeiro side, with one of his most recent strikes coming just last week in a 2-0 victory over Cruzeiro, further underlining his growing reputation as a natural finisher.

Tottenham scouting Rayan amid growing transfer interest

The Daily Mail is now the latest to confirm Tottenham’s interest in Rayan Vitor, with the publication also revealing further details about the club’s monitoring of the forward.

Their report claims that Spurs have sent scouts to keep track of the youngster, and while the north London side remains keen on him, they are far from alone in the chase.

Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, Liverpool, Brighton, Barcelona and Zenit St Petersburg have also been tracking the Brazilian since the start of the year, meaning Tottenham will face stiff competition if they decide to push ahead with a move.

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Rayan release clause and Spurs stance

The Daily Mail further revealed that the teenager is so highly rated that he is now being tipped for a potential Brazil call-up under Carlo Ancelotti, which would mark another step in his rapid development.

Vitor currently has a release clause worth £34 million (€40m), although reports earlier this week suggested that Tottenham could prise Vikto away for around £25.7 million (€30m), with Spurs hopeful of negotiating a lower fee.

Tottenham loanee Yang Min-hyeok continues to build momentum at Portsmouth after finding the net for the second time in a week.

Tottenham Hotspur have since sent Yang Min-hyeok out on loan, and they would be hoping that he has a better spell this time around.

The youngster had a brief spell at West Bromwich Albion last season, and while it was a good learning curve, Spurs would want a lot more from the Korean this campaign.

He has started life at Portsmouth well, having grabbed a goal last week, and now he has added to his goal tally once more this weekend.

Tottenham’s Yang Min-hyeok scores again for Portsmouth

Portsmouth faced Middlesbrough on Saturday and Yang was named in the starting eleven for the Championship side.

The Korean winger, however, repaid the faith of his manager by scoring the only goal and winning goal of the league fixture.

It was a well-taken goal by the youngster, who met a cross from the right by Jordan Williams, striking cleanly on the volley to find the back of the net.

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Watch Yang Min-hyeok’s goal for Portsmouth here:

Yang’s growing influence at Portsmouth

A goal is obviously great for the youngster’s confidence, who would be hoping he can continue to get consistent minutes in the side from here on.

Yang Min-hyeok has now started three games in a row, getting 74 minutes against Ipswich, 63 against Watford, and now 78 against Middlesbrough.

It seems like he is starting to impress and adapt, and even Tottenham fans have been left encouraged by Yang’s performances.

Spurs will certainly be pleased to see him finding rhythm at the senior level, especially in such a demanding division.

Tottenham full-back Pedro Porro appeared to take a playful dig at Leeds United fans following his side’s hard-fought win at Elland Road.

Tottenham Hotspur would certainly be pleased to have ended their run of consecutive draws in matchweek seven of the Premier League.

It was always going to be a tricky encounter for Thomas Frank’s side, especially against a Leeds United team that had been solid on home soil, boasting a better record at Elland Road than Tottenham has at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Nevertheless, Spurs handled the contest with professionalism, securing a 2-1 victory over the newly promoted side and showing great composure to keep Leeds at bay during the closing stages of the match, when the home side pushed for an equaliser.

Pedro Porro sends cheeky message to Leeds fans after Tottenham’s latest victory

Following the game, Pedro Porro took to X to share a light-hearted message, one that was aimed at a section of the Leeds supporters.

During the fixture, several Leeds fans were seen throwing objects onto the pitch, and Porro appeared to have a vape tossed towards him at one point in the clash.

Reflecting on the incident after the final whistle, the Tottenham full-back wrote on X, “Back on track with the boys… Didn’t feel like vaping today, fancied the three points instead.”

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Spurs show strong away form under Thomas Frank

Tottenham are indeed back on track in the Premier League, and once again, they demonstrated their growing maturity under Thomas Frank by securing a crucial win away from home.

Spurs now hold the best away record in the division, collecting ten points from their travels, a feat no other club has managed to match at this stage of the season.

This provides a solid foundation for Frank to build on, although improving the side’s home form will undoubtedly be the next target if Tottenham are to maintain momentum and stay among the league’s leading pack.

Mathys Tels finally opened his goalscoring account for Tottenham this season, and after the match, he revealed the specific work he had been putting in during training before netting his first goal for the club.

Tottenham Hotspur have had a busy spell since the last international break, with the Lilywhites playing football matches every three days in a congested schedule that tested both their fitness and mentality.

During that run, however, things did not entirely go their way, as Spurs were held to back-to-back draws in the Premier League that saw them slip slightly in momentum.

With the October international break next on the calendar, Tottenham needed to get back to winning ways before players departed for national duty, and they did just that with a strong performance away from home.

Mathys Tel explains what led to his Tottenham goal

Mohammed Kudus and Mathys Tel were both on the scoresheet as Tottenham secured a much-needed victory, putting an end to their run of draws in the league.

Tottenham forward Mathys Tel reflected on the hard-fought win after the final whistle, speaking to TNT Sports about what made the difference on the night and the work that went into his performance.

He admitted it was not an easy match, praising the opposition for their display, but emphasised that the result was earned through resilience and togetherness within the team.

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Tel also revealed that he had spent time focusing on finishing throughout the week in training, something that clearly paid off when he found the back of the net.

He said: “That was a tough game for us. The opponent played very well. We deserved to win because we fought until the end. I worked this week a lot on finishing. I am very happy for me.

“I hope I can help the team more and keep going. We are always together, work together and win together. I am very happy again about the win and what we showed. We just need to keep going.”

Mohammed Kudus praises Tel after Spurs victory

After the win, Mohammed Kudus shared his delight at finally scoring his first goal for Tottenham as well, admitting that as an attacker, it was a huge confidence boost for him.

Kudus also took a moment to praise Mathys Tel, highlighting the young forward’s commitment and focus in training throughout the week.

Jamie Redknapp has issued a public apology to former Tottenham chairman Alan Sugar following a legal threat that arose after comments the Sky Sports pundit made about Sugar’s time at the club.

A few weeks ago, former Tottenham Hotspur chairman Alan Sugar hit out at Jamie Redknapp after the former Spurs midfielder made remarks suggesting that Sugar had left the club in a difficult position when Daniel Levy first took charge.

Those comments did not sit well with the ex-chairman, who quickly took to social media to express his anger.

In his post, Sugar wrote: “Jamie Redknapp is a double-barreled idiot. He talks a load of rubbish. He said when Daniel Levy took over Spurs Alan Sugar left the club in a right mess. He and SKY will be hearing from my lawyers Monday.”

Former Tottenham owner Alan Sugar gets his apology

A few weeks on from the public exchange, Alan Sugar has now provided an update on the matter, confirming that Jamie Redknapp has officially retracted his earlier comments and issued a full apology live on air.

Taking to X, Sugar explained how the situation was resolved, noting that the Sky Sports pundit had acknowledged his error and taken responsibility. He wrote: “On 13th September Jamie Redknapp stated on Sky Sports that I left Tottenham ‘in a mess’ when I sold the club to Daniel Levy.

“Tonight, during Sky’s Bournemouth v Fulham coverage, Redknapp has made a full apology and has retracted this false allegation. Also, by way of a further apology, a donation of £10,000 has been made to Great Ormond Street Hospital @GOSHCharity.”

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What did Jamie Redknapp say about Alan Sugar?

Redknapp also addressed the issue himself during Sky’s coverage, clarifying his earlier remarks and offering an apology directly to Lord Sugar.

He said: “I mentioned that Lord Sugar had left the club ‘in a mess’. I just want to make clear that he stabilised the club and invested heavily during his time as chairman.

“When he took over in 1991 Spurs were close to bankruptcy, and by the time he stepped away the financial position had been turned around. He also put significant money into the team and facilities.

“I apologise to Lord Sugar and his family for any misunderstanding and for any distress caused, and am happy to set the record straight.”

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has praised one Tottenham star for his special performance against Leeds in the face of adversity this season.

Tottenham Hotspur became the first side to leave Elland Road with all three points this season after a gritty 2-1 win over Leeds United on Saturday.

It was never going to be a straightforward task for the Lilywhites, who had to dig deep to overcome a spirited Leeds side that managed to pull one back shortly after Mathys Tel’s opener.

Tel’s strike was his first of the campaign, a well-taken effort from the young Frenchman that found its way past Karl Darlow via a deflection.

Thomas Frank praises Tottenham forward Mathys Tel

It was undoubtedly a big moment for Mathys Tel, who has endured a testing start to the season and needed something to lift his confidence.

The French international was omitted from Frank’s Champions League squad earlier in the campaign and also suffered the disappointment of missing a penalty in the Super Cup final shootout, moments that would have tested the resolve of any young player.

Speaking after the win, Frank revealed his admiration for Tel’s attitude and commitment, while also praising the coaching staff for helping the forward stay focused.

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In his words, as quoted by football.london, the Tottenham manager said: “So, so almost emotional about him. So happy for him. I think the character he has shown from a young man just really impressed me from day one.

“But of course after a setback, not coming in the Champions League squad, not being an established player. Maybe playing a good position where I really can see him play and I think he is taking steps. Also been picked a little bit for the left. So just keep training well, which he does. He trains well every day.

Stay at home, when we went to Bodo the whole team, trained well. Just ready today. And also I think a big praise to Cameron [Campbell] and Justin [Cochrane] to work with Mathys.

“And the way we worked with him from a fine game against West Ham as a striker to a better game against Doncaster, where he arrives more in the right areas.

I know he could have scored two goals but as I say he arrives there, because we trained and we showed clips. To the next level today, where I think he worked hard, he scored a good goal.

“I know there was a little deflection, but the connection was good. He has a header, other good situations. So very, very pleased.”

Mathys Tel can use Tottenham goal as a springboard

It certainly feels like a turning point for Mathys Tel, who will now hope that his Tottenham career gathers momentum following this goal.

The winger had already stated earlier in the season, after being left out of the Champions League squad, that he was determined to prove himself through hard work and consistency on the pitch.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank has praised Xavi Simons after handing the young Dutchman his first Premier League start as a number ten in the 2-1 win over Leeds United.

Tottenham Hotspur were not in the best of form coming into their recent Premier League fixture against Leeds United, having drawn their previous two league games.

In those matches, Tottenham had shown determination and grit to claw back points after falling behind, but questions lingered over their creativity in the final third, with many feeling the team lacked the spark needed to unlock deep defensive blocks.

Against Leeds, Frank opted to tweak his approach, introducing Xavi Simons into the starting eleven for the first time in the league as the number, in a bid to add more invention and fluidity to the attack.

Thomas Frank reacts to Xavi Simons performance for Tottenham

Tottenham eventually came away with a well-earned 2-1 win, courtesy of goals from Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus, who both found themselves on the scoresheet after a lively attacking display from Frank’s side.

Speaking after the game, Thomas Frank was asked by football.london whether he felt the attacking unit was beginning to gel, particularly with Simons operating behind the front three.

The Danish manager admitted there were encouraging signs and took the opportunity to praise Simons for his performance, describing it as his best showing yet for the club.

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He said: “I think it looked promising today at times. I liked Xavi as a ten. I think that was his best game for us. There is still more to come, but I think he had some really good actions in there. Mo again getting his goal, which I am pleased with. It was about time he scored that goal. But no, I am so pleased for him. So you just see he looked a little bit more fluid.”

Xavi Simons showing early promise in new Tottenham role

Although Xavi Simons did not register a goal or assist on the day, his influence on the game was evident through his intelligent movement and ability to connect play between the lines.

The Dutchman created two chances, completed two of his four attempted dribbles, and showed glimpses of the quality that made Tottenham move for his signature in the summer.

It was a performance that suggests he could become a valuable creative option in the middle if he continues to develop under Frank’s guidance.