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Tottenham fans have been quick to name Savinho alternatives as reports suggest that the Manchester City winger, a long-time Spurs target, is edging closer to signing a new contract at the Etihad.

Tottenham Hotspur were eager to strengthen their attacking depth out wide this summer, and Savinho, who is currently on the books of Manchester City, was identified early as a player who could bolster Thomas Frank’s options.

Interest from Tottenham dragged on until deadline day, but City refused to entertain any offers, standing firm on their stance that Savinho was not available for sale at any price.

Although Spurs walked away without securing the Brazilian, there were still whispers that the club could return for him in the coming months; however, those suggestions have now been shut down with the latest update.

Tottenham fans react as Manchester City winger Savinho nears new deal

Fabrizio Romano has now reported that Manchester City are pressing ahead with plans to tie Savinho down to a new long-term contract, which would see the winger commit his future at the Etihad.

For Tottenham supporters, the news has been received with frustration, with many heading to social media to share their views on the situation.

One fan wrote: “Put the money towards Minteh or Leo anyway!” while another added: “£80m for Semenyo release clause then??”

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A third commented: “He just signed last summer meaning a new contract just means higher salary. It still will not be impossible to sign him unless City is giving him 200k per week. That being said if City want more than £70m for him then we are way better off looking at someone else for that price.”

A fourth fan said, “This was nailed on to happen, not sure why Spurs fans thought we were signing him. With this news we need to get behind Tel and hope Frank can give him a run of games on the left wing. Tel is a better player than Savinho in my opinion and he will show it with a chance.”

Another supporter reacted: “Was clear he was not that keen on the move as he never pushed, oh well, his loss sitting on the bench.”

A final fan summed up: “Maybe City know that Spurs are going to have investment to spend in January, and a new contract will bump up the price.”

Spurs must now weigh up Savinho alternatives

Manchester City were always looking for a fee in excess of £70m for Savinho and ultimately decided to keep him despite suggestions that Savio may have been open to joining Tottenham.

It remains early, with the January transfer window still some months away, but Spurs are already being linked with potential alternatives who would represent cheaper options.

Following his Tottenham Hotspur debut, youngster Luca Williams-Barnett has now broken a club record in the Carabao Cup.

Every supporter loves to see a homegrown youngster step up from the academy into the first team, carrying the hope of becoming the next big success story for the club.

Tottenham have seen that before with Harry Kane, who rose through the youth ranks before going on to smash records and establish himself as one of the best strikers in the world.

Now another name has emerged, as 16-year-old Luca Williams-Barnett was handed his debut for Tottenham in the Carabao Cup tie against Doncaster Rovers, marking a fresh moment of promise for the academy.

Luca Williams-Barnett sets Tottenham Carabao Cup record

Although not the youngest ever Tottenham debutant, Williams-Barnett still etched his name into the club’s history books with his short cameo in the League Cup.

As confirmed by Tottenham’s official website, his substitute appearance in the third round against Doncaster made him the youngest player ever to feature for the club in the Carabao Cup.

At 16 years, 11 months and 24 days, he overtook Stephen Carr, who previously held the record after appearing against Burnley in September 1993 at 17 years and 24 days.

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The list of Tottenham’s youngest Carabao Cup debutants is as follows:

Lucas Williams-Barnett vs Doncaster Rovers – September 2025 – 16 years, 11 months, 24 days

Stephen Carr vs Burnley – September 1993 – 17 years, 24 days

Mikey Moore vs Manchester City – October 2024 – 17 years, 2 months, 19 days

Andy Turner vs Brentford – October 1992 – 17 years, 6 months, 14 days

Tashan Oakley-Boothe vs Barnsley – September 2017 – 17 years, 7 months, 5 days

Troy Parrott vs Colchester United – September 2019 – 17 years, 7 months, 20 days

Marcus Edwards vs Gillingham – September 2016 – 17 years, 9 months, 18 days

Phil Ifil vs Burnley – November 2004 – 17 years, 11 months, 22 days

Oliver Skipp vs West Ham – October 2018 – 18 years, 1 month, 15 days

Gareth Bale vs Middlesbrough – September 2007 – 18 years, 2 months, 10 days

What Spurs fans can expect from Williams-Barnett

Even though he was introduced in the 87th minute and did not manage to get on the scoresheet, Williams-Barnett has already shown his quality at the youth level.

The teenager has been in excellent form in the academy, scoring six goals and providing four assists in just seven appearances, which explains why Spurs supporters were keen to see the youngster get his chance in the Carabao Cup.

Lucas Moura’s advice for Luca Williams-Barnett has resurfaced after the youngster’s Tottenham Hotspur debut, reminding fans of a special moment between the two

It no doubt would have been a surreal last few days for Luca Williams-Barnett, who was handed his first start for Tottenham Hotspur at just 16 years of age in the Carabao Cup third round.

Although his involvement only lasted seven minutes, it was still a landmark moment for the teenager who has been catching the eye in the club’s Under-21 side with his impressive displays.

Williams-Barnett was also handed legacy number 900 for Tottenham following his debut appearance, and in the process, he became the club’s youngest-ever Carabao Cup debutant.

Tottenham debut sparks reminder of Lucas Moura’s advice to Luca Williams-Barnett

Old footage has now resurfaced showing a very young Williams-Barnett when he was given the chance to interview former Tottenham man Lucas Moura in 2019.

The teenager was invited to quiz the Brazilian during a drive around Hotspur Way, where Moura shared a message that has now taken on even greater significance following the youngster’s debut.

When asked for his best piece of advice, Moura told Williams-Barnett: “Never give up, always give your best, every day, every time. And for your life, never get tired of doing good things for people. To be a gentleman.”

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Lucas Moura reflects on Champions League final heartbreak

The youngster has definitely been giving his best out there on the pitch, and following his ten goal contributions at the U21 level, he finally got his Tottenham debut just a few days ago.

Luca Williams-Barnett also asked Moura about his experience of being left out of Tottenham’s Champions League final starting XI for Harry Kane earlier that year.

Despite scoring a sensational hat-trick against Ajax in the semi-final, Moura lost his place to Kane, who had just returned from injury, and the Brazilian admitted it was a painful experience to process.

Speaking about the decision in that interview, Moura said: “This game was… I cried a lot. Of course, it was difficult for me, especially because of what happened in the semi-final. But I wanted to win the game. I wanted to win this trophy, and I believed we could win. So, it was very difficult.”

Thomas Frank has been quick to praise Lucas Bergvall’s potential at Tottenham, with the teenager already making his mark in midfield and showing flashes of why he is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the Premier League.

Thomas Frank arrived at Tottenham Hotspur with a reputation for nurturing young players, having played a key role in the development of Ollie Watkins and Bryan Mbeumo during his time at Brentford.

At Spurs, there is no shortage of youthful talent. Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Pape Matar Sarr are three midfielders who have all stepped up under Frank, offering energy and technical ability in a side that is undergoing an exciting transition.

Each of them has started life under the new manager impressively, but Bergvall has already stood out, scoring his first Premier League goal against West Ham and providing an assist in the Carabao Cup against Doncaster Rovers.

Thomas Frank praises Lucas Bergvall’s ceiling at Tottenham

There can be no question that Lucas Bergvall is in fine form, and Thomas Frank has now spoken about the midfielder’s ceiling at Tottenham.

The Dane was keen to underline how highly he rates the youngster and what he believes Bergvall can add to his game moving forward.

Speaking to football.london, The Tottenham boss explained: “Hopefully as high as possible. My finest job with the coaches is to maximise potential and that is my most important task.

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“With Lucas he is in a really good flow right now. Really pleased with him and he is adding more to his game like running into the box.”

Bergvall’s role in Tottenham midfield

Tottenham will no doubt be delighted to have a midfielder like Bergvall in their side, someone who not only has excellent technical ability but is also a willing runner who covers ground with intensity.

Frank’s words highlighted his late runs into the box, which is a valuable quality in midfield, yet what also stands out is his pressing ability and the hunger with which he closes opponents down.

In fact, it was revealed recently that no midfielder makes more runs into the box or shows greater acceleration per ninety minutes than Bergvall, who also leads in five other metrics.

The Lewis Family have no interest in selling Tottenham Hotspur, and this could provide a hint about where their priorities lie.

Not so long ago, it looked like nothing would change at Tottenham Hotspur and Daniel Levy seemed untouchable. He was the longest serving chairman in the Premier League and the highest paid.

There were plenty of organised fan protests, but these were largely focused on getting Levy to prioritise football, rather than demanding his resignation.

However, rumours began to emerge about the future of both Levy and the club’s majority shareholders. The Levy reports proved true, as he was removed as chairman after a bizarre summer transfer window and there have been developments regarding ENIC as well.

There is now a story unfolding about the possibility of Spurs being sold by a US consortium led by Brooklyn Earick. Lewis Family sources confirmed that informal takeover interest had been submitted to Tottenham, but ENIC have no intentions of selling the club.

The Lewis Family have ambition where Daniel Levy did not

When the Lewis Family comes to mind, many will think of Joe Lewis, a man who has often faced criticism alongside Levy. However, Lewis’ children have grown in influence and pushed for Lervy’s departure.

Tottenham are switching from an all-powerful executive chairman model to an executive team with power sharing. This will keep Spurs from prioritising personal interests over the main purpose of the club, which is to win trophies and have footballing success.

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The fact the Lewis Family have rejected such a hefty offer shows there is ambition to do more than line their pockets. A £4.5bn payday would usually be welcomed, so there must be more motives to reject such an offer than using the club as a money-making scheme.

Levy was fired because of the club’s lack of success on the pitch. It would appear the next generation of the Lewis family are just as eager as the average Tottenham fan to see the club make their Europa League heroics the norm.

Rich owners do not guarantee success

Brooklyn Earick is a rich man who is apparently willing to invest £1.2bn to improve the Tottenham first-team squad. However, it remains to be seen what he actually knows about Spurs as a football club. The idea of spending heaps of money on players sounds good, but there are financial regulations which Tottenham do not want to fall foul of.

As well as this, blind spending does not always result in something good. Todd Boehly has spent big at Chelsea, but there has always been a lack of direction since he took over at the Blues. They may have won the Club World Cup, but the Premier League and Champions League are the competitions which matter.

Spurs can make a fresh start with different members of the Lewis Family, Peter Charrington and CEO Vinai Venkatesham.

Hopefully, they will continue to show the ambition required to achieve on-field success, resulting in Tottenham not just being a big commercial name, but a football club their supporters can proudly get behind.

Third-placed Tottenham Hotspur host a winless Wolves side in the sixth week of the Premier League on Saturday.

Tottenham’s excellent start to life under Thomas Frank has extended into the domestic cups too, as they beat Doncaster Rovers 3-0 in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

That makes it five wins from seven under the Dane, all with clean sheets, alongside just one defeat and a dramatic draw at Brighton, where Spurs came back from two goals down to claim a point last week. That result has kept them 3rd in Premier League standings, level with Arsenal on 10 points but a goal worse off on difference.

Meanwhile, it has been a very different story for Wolves. Vitor Pereira’s side are rooted to the bottom with zero points from five games. Their only wins this season came in the Carabao Cup, most recently knocking Everton out in midweek.

However, in the league, it has been painful viewing. Last time out, they let slip a 1-0 lead and conceded three in the space of 15 minutes to newly promoted Leeds United. In fact, their last Premier League victory came back in April, and they have been sliding ever since.

What time does Tottenham vs Wolves kick off?

Location: London, England

Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Date: Saturday, 27th September 2025

Kick-off time: 8 pm BST

Referee: Michael Salisbury

VAR: Stuart Attwell

Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolves head-to-head record

Recent history has not been kind to Spurs in this fixture. Tottenham have lost four of their last five league meetings with Wolves, conceding at least twice in each of the last four. You have to go back to August 2022 for their last win in this matchup.

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The home record is hardly inspiring either. Wolves have only lost two of their last eight Premier League visits to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, taking four wins and two draws.

Still, last season Spurs managed to avoid handing Wolves their usual double, holding them to a 2-2 draw in the first meeting before being well beaten 4-2 at Molineux earlier this year.

Tottenham team news

There are no changes to Tottenham’s long-term injury list with James Maddison, Radu Dragusin and Dejan Kulusevski still unavailable. Kota Takai is also sidelined with a foot injury and there is no clear return date.

Pape Sarr missed both of Spurs’ most recent games due to a minor thigh discomfort, but Frank has confirmed he is fit and ready to feature again.

As for Dominic Solanke, Randal Kolo Muani, Ben Davies and Yves Bissouma, all remain doubts with more clarity expected in the manager’s press conference on Friday.

Wolves team news

Wolves’ victory over Everton in midweek came at a cost, with midfielder Andre forced off late on with a calf problem. He is a major doubt for Saturday and his absence would be a huge blow for Pereira.

Beyond that, Wolves are still without long-term casualties Leon Chiwome and Enso Gonzalez, both recovering from knee issues. Pereira will be crossing his fingers that Andre’s knock does not add another name to an already stretched list.

Predicted Tottenham line-up

Vicario; Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bergvall, Simons, Palhinha; Kudus, Richarlison, Johnson

Pedro Porro was the only defender from Spurs’ regular league backline who started in the Carabao Cup, which suggests Frank will give him a rest here.

The midfield selection is the trickiest call. Archie Gray impressed against Doncaster, while Rodrigo Bentancur has started three consecutive games without doing much wrong. However, Joao Palhinha‘s performances have been very influential lately, and Bergvall is in the best form of his Spurs career so far. Frank may keep Gray and Sarr on the bench, with Sarr likely eased back in after his injury.

In attack, there is very little room for change. Xavi Simons is at his most effective in the number 10 role, so Brennan Johnson should keep his place out wide after an excellent display in midweek. Richarlison, meanwhile, is almost nailed on to start, given his record against Wolves.

Our prediction

Dr Tottenham has not been on duty since Thomas Frank took charge and Spurs fans will hope the doctor stays off work again this weekend, despite all the omens around this fixture.

Richarlison will be the apple for the doctor if he does appear. The Brazilian has six goals in 12 Premier League games against Wolves, his joint-best return against any opponent alongside Leicester.

No Wolves player has looked particularly threatening so far, but as Spurs supporters know too well, there is no guarantee that one player will suddenly discover his prime form against them.

Still, Tottenham are unbeaten in their last 15 league matches against teams starting the day bottom of the table. That trend, combined with Wolves’ lack of confidence, should see Frank’s men take another three points along with a clean sheet.

Paul Merson correctly predicted a 2-2 draw between Tottenham and Brighton, but he is backing Spurs with his latest score prediction.

Paul Merson is not a popular figure at Tottenham Hotspur and he often does not help himself with the way he talks about his former rivals.

Merson brought up the ‘Spursy’ tagline in his Brighton v Tottenham prediction and declared it was unacceptable for Spurs to defeat Manchester City only to struggle against Bournemouth and Brighton.

Whether Tottenham fans agree or disagree with Merson, he was actually spot on with his prediction, as the match ended in a 2-2 draw.

Spurs are up against Wolves next and this should be an easy win on paper. Wolves are bottom of the Premier League table on zero points, but could Tottenham fall short again?

Paul Merson predicts a Tottenham victory

Merson does not expect anything other than a Spurs win this time around. Despite some of his past comments, he has been impressed with Thomas Frank’s side, who have had a largely good season.

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He told Sportskeeda: “I couldn’t believe how Wolves lost last weekend. When they went 1-0 up, I thought the game was done and dusted but they got absolutely destroyed by Leeds! So in all honesty, I can’t see anything but a Tottenham win here.

“You take away that loss to Bournemouth and Spurs have been good. As long as they turn up and play the way Thomas Frank wants them to play, there should only be one winner here.”

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Wolves

Merson has spoken positively about Tottenham’s prospects for the season and has predicted them to qualify for Champions League football again.

“I would say a top-five finish would be great for Tottenham this season,” he continued. “They are truly capable of achieving it too. Liverpool and Arsenal can take care of themselves, so there are three more spots left. I won’t put Manchester United in that race, Aston Villa won’t be able to catch up unless they really get going.

“Newcastle? Maybe, but they have to be more consistent. If Spurs play their cards right, they can finish in the top five.”

Spurs and Wolves both won in midweek

Wolves may have been defeated by Leeds United, but they defeated Everton in the Carabao Cup. Tottenham also secured a victory in the competition and it was fairly straightforward.

Both teams will be feeling positive after their respective results, but Wolves are still without a win in the Premier League. If this is to change, the away side will need to perform even better than they did against Everton.

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed some good news amidst their rumoured attempts to bring their academy graduate back to the club in January.

The speculation regarding Tottenham’s January targets has already begun, even though we are still more than three months away from the window reopening.

While some big names have been linked with a move to N17, one transfer rumour has left Spurs fans scratching their heads.

It has been widely reported that Tottenham are seriously considering bringing Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin back to the club as they look to bolster their options at left-back.

The left-back has fallen down the pecking order at the Stadium of Lights, and reports over recent weeks have indicated that Cirkin would be tempted to leave Sunderland in January if his situation does not change.

Dr Rajpal Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist, has now suggested that the player’s fitness is also a matter of major concern for the Black Cats, backing them to offload the 23-year-old.

When asked about Cirkin’s injury situation, Brar remarked to Mackem News: “All signs seem to be pointing towards yes, they want to move him on. Final year of contract, hasn’t been available consistently, and already multiple players in for cover.”

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Cirkin will allow Tottenham to help solve one major issue

Over the last few weeks, several outlets have said that Tottenham’s transfer strategy is expected to change after the exit of Daniel Levy, with the Lilywhites eyeing ‘elite’ signings who can take the team to the next level.

That is why Spurs fans might be perplexed to be linked with Cirkin, who does not possess the kind of star quality required to elevate the side.

Former Tottenham scout Bryan Scout believes that Thomas Frank should be uncompromising in the way he deals with one Spurs player for the next few months.

It appears a happy camp at Tottenham Hotspur at the moment, and that is perhaps down to the fact that minutes have been shared around so far, with Frank happy to rotate his squad since the start of the season.

However, one player who has not got any minutes is Yves Bissouma, who is currently out of action with an injury.

Bissouma’s proposed move to Galatasaray and Fenerbahce fell through due to his fitness issues late in the transfer window, but Frank has been told he has no reason to integrate the midfielder back into the squad.

Thomas Frank told to send Yves Bissouma to the Tottenham U21s

Frank left Bissouma out of the Super Cup clash against PSG due to disciplinary issues, with the Dane admitting that the 28-year-old had been late one too many times.

Bryan King urged the Danish coach not to give the midfielder any leeway and to ask him to train with the Under-21s until he leaves the club in January.

The former Spurs scout told Tottenham News about Bissouma: “That’s the kind of disruptive influence that you don’t want at your football club. If one person is late for everything, then other people could start to fall into that trap. I think Spurs have got enough midfielders to send him to train with the U21s.

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“Then, when January comes along, he’ll be a lot keener to get away. If you do that, he’d end up being happy to accept a move anywhere. If I was Frank, I’d make it as uncomfortable for him as he wants to make it uncomfortable for me. I think Frank will be looking to get him out of the club as quickly as possible.”

Frank has opened the door for Bissouma to feature for Spurs

Bissouma is expected to leave N17 during the January window, given that his current deal runs out next summer.

However, Thomas Frank has opened the door for Bissouma to force himself into the Spurs team, insisting that the midfielder will get opportunities if he impresses in training.

The Dane revealed that the former Brighton man is on the road to recovery from his injury and has now started training outdoors.

Tottenham Hotspur have even more competition to deal with for Harry Kane’s signature, as another Premier League giant is now turning their attention towards the Bayern Munich striker.

Since it became public earlier this month that Kane can leave Bayern Munich for £57m next summer as per a clause in his contract, the speculation over the striker’s future has intensified.

Thomas Frank has confirmed that Tottenham would be interested in re-signing Kane next summer if he wanted to return.

It has been reported by a number of sources over recent days that Spurs would face competition from Chelsea and Barcelona for Kane, and it has now emerged that another Premier League side are ready to enter the race.

Man United want to sign Tottenham legend Harry Kane

The Daily Star have now said that the Bayern Munich striker is eager to return to the Premier League following the 2026 World Cup.

The outlet says that the 32-year-old wants to break Alan Shearer’s Premier League goal record of 260 goals, which he trails by 47 goals at the moment.

They say that Kane’s potential availability has alerted Man United, who want to take the striker to Old Trafford.

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Despite Ruben Amorim’s men revamping their forward line with the signings of Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, the outlet says that the Red Devils may not want to pass up on an opportunity to sign the former Tottenham man.

Tottenham hold an advantage in the race for Kane

Tottenham added a first refusal clause when they sold Kane to Bayern back in 2023, which means that the striker will be offered to the Lilywhites first if he does decide to leave the German giants.

Additionally, it has emerged that Kane and his family have a great relationship with Vivienne Lewis, Joe Lewis’ daughter, who is now calling the shots at the North London club following the exit of Daniel Levy.