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Mohammed Kudus has reacted after scoring his first goal in a Tottenham shirt, which proved to be the match-winner for the Lilywhites at Elland Road.

Tottenham Hotspur delivered another impressive away performance in the Premier League and emerged as deserved 2-1 winners.

Strikes from Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus in either half ensured that Tottenham put an end to their two-match winless streak in the Premier League.

It ensured that the Lilywhites go into the international break high on confidence, and Kudus has explained why it was a huge result for the club.

Mohammed Kudus reacts after scoring his first goal for Tottenham

Kudus had four assists to his name going into the game at Elland Road, and racked up his fifth in the first half when he laid on a through ball to Mathys Tel.

After Leeds had equalised, the Ghana international got on the scoresheet himself in the second period, with his deflected strike nestling into the bottom corner.

Speaking after the 2-1 win, Kudus said (via TNT Sports): “I’ve definitely been waiting [for my first Tottenham goal]. As an attacker, it boosts your confidence when you score.

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“I want to give my teammate [Mathys Tel] some credit. I am a big fan of how he trains and how he has kept on going. We now go to represent our country and come back with the same focus. This is a big step in the right direction.”

Kudus finally gets rewarded for his impressive performances

According to Whoscored’s metrics, Kudus has been the best-performing winger across the Premier League so far this season.

Kudus is up there among the best in Europe when it comes to successful dribbles this season, but the winger has perhaps not received the credit his performance deserves.

The 25-year-old has been an inspired signing for Tottenham, and this goal will perhaps help bring his performances to the limelight in the media.

Sergio Reguilon left Tottenham Hotspur on a free at the start of the summer, but he may have finally found himself a new club.

Tottenham had an extremely busy summer, with seven new faces arriving at Hotspur Way during the transfer window and many leaving.

While the likes of Heung-min Son, Bryan Gil and Manor Solomon left in the later stages of the transfer window, a few also headed out of the door at the start of the summer.

Fraser Forster, Sergio Reguilon and Alfie Whiteman were released by Spurs at the end of last season, and one of them could soon end up in the MLS.

Sergio Reguilon is in talks over an MLS switch after Tottenham exit

Fabrizio Romano has now said that Reguilon is currently in talks with Inter Miami over a free transfer following the end of his contract with Tottenham.

The experienced left-back, who made a total of 73 appearances for Spurs over five years, is still looking for a new club and has reportedly had multiple proposals.

Romano reveals that the 28-year-old is now expected to accept the proposal from Inter Miami as he sees that as the best option on the table.

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Premier League clubs were expected to make a move for Reguilon

A couple of weeks ago, journalist Pete O’Rourke suggested that a couple of Premier League clubs may be eyeing the free signing of Reguilion.

The journalist pointed out that a few clubs may need reinforcements at left-back and would have looked at the former Tottenham man as an option, given his vast experience at the highest level and his free agency.

However, Romano’s update suggests that Reguilion may prefer a move to Inter Miami, and one can understand why, as the Spaniard would want regular football under his belt after a few difficult years.

Former Denmark star Michael Laudrup believes that there are some big weaknesses in the armour for Tottenham Hotspur that their Champions League opponents can take advantage of.

While the Thomas Frank era has got off to a positive start results-wise, some of Tottenham’s performances, especially of late, have been far from convincing.

Even though the Lilywhites have four points on the board from their two Champions League matches so far, they were arguably second best against both Villarreal and Bodo/Glimt.

Thomas Frank has admitted that Tottenham need to do better offensively, but he insists that it is only a matter of time before Spurs click into gear in attack.

Michael Laudrup on Copenhagen’s chances against Tottenham

Tottenham’s failure to beat Bodo/Glimt now puts pressure on the Lilywhites to win their next two matches against Monaco and Copenhagen, given the difficult end they have to the league phase.

Michael Laudrup believes that the Danish side have a chance of getting a result at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the back of what he has seen of Spurs so far this season.

The 56-year-old told Tipsbladet about the Lilywhites: “We can look at the start of the season they have had, which also comes on the back of last season, which was terrible, especially in the Premier League. They still have some problems when it comes to creating the matches.

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“I was down to cover the Super Cup, where they played against Paris, and where I actually thought they did well. But it was also a match where they kind of had to play, and where Paris had the ball the most.

“Hey, have also started well away from home, but at home or tonight against a team, which is not at all on the level of Tottenham, they have some problems there.

“They have some problems when they have to create the matches. And seen from that perspective, you have to say that FCK will meet them in London, and therefore they naturally have a chance. You always have that, but I actually think that they have a real opportunity to get points.”

Tottenham’s clash against Monaco could dictate their Champions League campaign

Spurs resume their Champions League campaign with a clash away at Monaco in late October. The Ligue 1 side have shown that they are no pushovers, holding Manchester City to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday.

If Tottenham are able to get three points in France, they will be in a strong position to qualify for the knockout phase, given they have home games against Copenhagen, Slavia Prague and Borussia Dortmund.

However, should they lose at the Stade Louis II, they could be in a difficult position of potentially having to get a result away at PSG or Eintracht Frankfurt to be assured of qualification.

Mohammed Kudus has made a clear statement on what success will look like for him in his first season at Tottenham Hotspur.

Not all of Tottenham’s summer signings have hit the ground running. Xavi Simons is yet to deliver a statement performance for Spurs, while the supporters are yet to get a good glimpse of Randal Kolo Munai, who has been out injured over recent weeks.

However, one man who has made an instant impact and quickly become a pillar of the Spurs side under Thomas Frank is Mohammed Kudus.

Kudus is near the top for the most successful dribbles completed by any player across Europe, and he already has four assists to his name so far.

Mohammed Kudus reveals what he wants to achieve this season at Tottenham

Another impressive thing about the winger has been his fitness levels, with the 25-year-old playing almost every minute of Tottenham’s Premier League campaign so far.

The only two games which he has not started are the Carabao Cup clash against Doncaster and Tuesday’s 2-2 draw against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League.

The winger is keen to remain fit throughout the season and has set his sights on achieving something big.

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When asked what his ambitions for the season are, Kudus said (via Sports Illustrated): “Staying fit the whole season, winning a trophy… that would be a successful season for me.”

Kudus’ performances have gone under the radar

The former West Ham man is perhaps not getting the credit he deserves for how good he has been so far this season.

According to Whoscored’s metrics, Kudus has been the best-performing winger across the whole Premier League this season.

Contrary to their public stance, the Lewis family would be willing to cash in on Tottenham Hotspur, but only under one condition.

Around a month ago, Tottenham confirmed that they rejected two approaches to buy a stake in the club.

Last week, it emerged that Spurs had unequivocally rejected an expression of takeover interest from American tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick.

The consortium headed by Earick is now required to either announce a firm intention to make an offer or that they do not intend to bid before 5 pm on October 24.

The Lewis family will only sell Tottenham under one condition

It is now being reported by Football Insider that the Lewis family would be willing to sell Tottenham Hotspur if their valuation is met.

The report says that it would take a bid of a whopping £4.5billion, which would represent a world-record takeover, for ENIC to agree to give up their control of the club.

The outlet also adds that the profile of any potential investor is also an important factor for the Lewis family.

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It was previously reported that ENIC would be open to selling Tottenham to an NFL Franchise owner, which would make Tottenham a bigger combination of sporting assets.

ENIC have sent a big hint about Spurs sale intentions

Tottenham’s majority owners sent a big hint last week that selling the club is not a priority for them at the moment.

Spurs officially ended their relationship with Rothschild & Co, who were appointed by former chairman Daniel Levy in April 2024 to help find potential external investment into the North London club.

The Lewis family have now cut ties with the multinational merchant bank, making it clear that they do not need their financial advice as the club is not for sale.

Tottenham Hotspur have now moved to the front of the queue to land a Real Madrid star, who now faces a big decision on his future in the upcoming transfer window.

Tottenham’s depth in the middle of the park has been praised by some pundits this season, with Thomas Frank not being afraid to mix and match his options.

However, it is an open secret that Yves Bissouma is on his way out of Spurs in January, and it looks like the Lilywhites thus want to add another body to the midfield ranks.

According to the latest reports coming out of Spain, Thomas Frank’s side have now set their sights on an experienced La Liga star.

Tottenham want to sign Rodgiro Bentancur’s international teammate

This report comes from Fichajes, who say that Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde is now in the sights of Spurs ahead of January.

Valverde has dropped down the pecking order at Madrid since Xabi Alonso arrived through the door, and Tottenham are now said to be sensing an opportunity to bring him through the door.

In fact, the outlet claims that the North London club have identified the Uruguayan as a ‘priority’ signing in January as they look to add more strength and athleticism in the middle of the park

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It is revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are willing to ‘invest a considerable sum’ to sign the 27-year-old and are confident that he will fit perfectly into Thomas Frank’s system.

While other Premier League clubs have also explored a move for the Madrid man, Spurs are said to be leading the way in preliminary talks.

What is Real Madrid’s stance on Federico Valverde?

Fichajes say that Alonso has transformed Madrid’s style of football, with the Spanish boss preferring technical midfielders who are disciplined in ball circulation, thus leaving Valverde in no-man’s land.

The opinion about the midfielder’s future is said to be divided at Los Blancos, with some sensing an opportunity to raise decent cash by offloading him, while others are convinced he can still be an asset to Alonso’s side.

With Tottenham ready to make Valverde a prominent part of their plans, the Uruguay international is now facing a critical decision ahead of January.

Joao Palhinha has made an impressive start to his Tottenham Hotspur career, with the Lilywhites holding a £26m option to buy for next summer.

Some of Tottenham’s summer signings are yet to reach the expected heights, with Xavi Simons still trying to make his mark at Spurs, while Randal Kolo Muani has had an injury setback.

However, one man who has hit the ground running in the Premier League is Joao Palhinha, who is no stranger to English football, given his experience at Fulham.

Thomas Frank has said that he has been really pleased with Palhinha’s impact at N17, and it has now emerged that Spurs are ready to make a big decision regarding the midfielder.

Tottenham are prepared to sign Joao Palhinha permanently

Journalist Ben Jacobs has reported on GiveMeSport that Tottenham are preparing to sign the Portugal international in a permanent deal at the end of the season.

The outlet says that the North London club are pleased with the 26-year-old’s impact and are expected to take up the £26m option to buy Palhinha next summer.

The Lilywhites’ chances of doing so have been boosted as Palhinha himself prefers to remain at Spurs rather than return to Bayern Munich.

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The report adds that Tottenham are currently contemplating whether to negotiate a lower fee for the midfielder than the £26m option.

Spurs may sign Palhinha sooner than expected

While Jacobs suggests that Tottenham will activate the clause next summer, some sources have claimed that they could do so much earlier.

According to a recent update by TBR Football, Spurs are planning to open talks with Bayern Munich in January over a permanent deal for Palhinha.

Tottenham fans will love what captain Cristian Romero has said following the club’s hard-fought win away at Leeds United.

Tottenham Hotspur became the first team to beat Leeds at Elland Road in 12 months, with the Lilywhites delivering a professional performance to come away with all three points.

Thomas Frank delivered another tactical masterclass away from home, with Spurs managing to keep Leeds at arm’s length for large parts of the encounter and looking threatening whenever they countered with pace.

That means that Spurs now go into the international break on the back of a win, a feeling that has become alien to their supporters.

Cristian Romero is delighted to get back to winning ways with Tottenham

Ahead of the clash against Leeds, Tottenham had won only one of their previous four matches across all competitions: their 3-0 win over Doncaster Rovers in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Romero admitted that Spurs got a ‘massive’ result away from home and that they needed to get back to winning ways.

The Tottenham captain suggested on social media that there were excellent performances across the pitch by his teammates this afternoon.

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Romero wrote: ‘Massive win away from home! Buzzing to get back to winning ways. Quality from all the team today at Spurs. Big love to the fans for the support, see you soon!’

Spurs have found the right formula away from home

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham have come under criticism for not creating enough chances at home against teams who sit back.

However, there is no doubt that the Danish coach has cracked the code to getting results away from home, given the tactical discipline and the defensive solidity he has instilled in this Spurs side.

It turns out that it was not just Willian who snubbed Tottenham Hotspur in favour of a move to Chelsea, as one of his former teammates has revealed he did the same.

Willian famously completed a medical at Tottenham before Chelsea hijacked the deal, and Spurs fans still have not forgotten the heartbreak from that transfer saga back in 2013.

Willian has since revealed that he was on his way to the Spurs training ground to sign a contract before the Blues called him to change his mind.

It turns out that the winger’s former club and international teammate also did the same in 2012.

Former Chelsea midfielder reveals Tottenham snub

Former Chelsea attacking midfielder Oscar, who made over 200 appearances for the Blues after arriving at Stamford Bridge in 2012, has now revealed that Spurs were the ones to contact him first.

The 34-year-old, who currently plays at Sao Paulo, explained that despite speaking to former Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas, he decided to move to the West London club.

Oscar told former Chelsea teammate John Obi Mikel on the Obi One podcast: “No, I had Tottenham as well, because André Villas-Boas was there. Yes, Villas-Boas was the first one to call me. Wow. I played with Villas-Boas in China, and he always said, ‘I talked to you, why don’t you come?’

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“But, you know, Chelsea… I cannot compare. Chelsea is better, so I chose Chelsea. And it was the right choice, because I played good football there, we won some titles that year. So it was amazing.”

Missing out on Willian and Oscar was a blessing in disguise for Spurs

Missing out on Oscar in 2012 was not a particularly big blow to Tottenham, who had Rafael van der Vaart in their ranks at the time, and the Brazilian was hardly a big name back then.

Even the Willian snub worked out well in the end for the Lilywhites, who then signed Christian Eriksen, who had a fabulous Tottenham career.

Thomas Frank has given his thoughts on Rodrigo Bentancur following the midfielder’s new contract, and while he praised his qualities, the Tottenham boss believes there are still key areas where the Uruguayan can raise his game.

Tottenham Hotspur recently confirmed that Rodrigo Bentancur has signed a new long-term deal at the club, securing his future in North London after months of uncertainty.

The midfielder had been at risk of leaving on a free transfer next summer, but he is now tied down for the foreseeable future and expected to remain a central figure in Thomas Frank’s side.

Frank himself has already stated that extending Bentancur’s contract reflects the direction of the club and shows that the midfielder, along with others, has bought into the long-term project Spurs are building.

Thomas Frank on what Rodrigo Bentancur must improve at Tottenham

While the Dane is pleased to have secured Bentancur’s long-term future, Thomas Frank did not hold back when asked what areas the midfielder still needs to develop.

Bentancur, at his best, is a top-class midfielder, and Tottenham fans will remember just how influential he was during Antonio Conte’s time in charge, before that long-term ACL injury stalled his progress.

Since then, the Uruguayan has been back on the pitch regularly for Spurs, and while he has played to a solid standard, he has yet to consistently reach the heights of his pre-injury form.

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Speaking to football.london, Frank explained: “I think one thing I have seen, I am very happy with him as a player and as a character. I think when he plays at his best level, he is a top-level as a midfielder here in the Premier League and I probably need to see a little bit more consistency there.

“I also want him to and I told him myself, I want him to a little bit more dictate the game and get on the ball when it is tough because he is so good on the ball. He is so composed and so good to get the ball in tight areas and get out of situations.

“That I would like to see a little bit more, so I think that is the first bit and he can easily add goals to the game, but the more we can control the middle of the pitch with him, the better.”

Spurs fans still waiting for more from Bentancur

Bentancur’s primary role at Tottenham has never been about scoring goals, as he is most often deployed in the pivot role, usually alongside Joao Palhinha, where his responsibilities are more about controlling possession and supporting defensively.

His job is to keep the team ticking and maintain balance, but his performances have not always carried the level of consistency supporters would hope for, especially across long stretches of the season.