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Tottenham Hotspur fans have been left frustrated as a first-team midfielder has picked up yet another injury.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma is yet to make a competitive appearance for the club since featuring last May.

The Mali international has had to deal with issues off the pitch since Thomas Frank took charge, including disciplinary action from the Dane, who left Bissouma out of the UEFA Super Cup squad following repeated lateness to training.

Bissouma has also endured his fair share of injuries, with a knee problem keeping him sidelined, although he had gradually worked his way back to match fitness before the latest blow.

Yves Bissouma injury frustrates Tottenham fans

Having not played a competitive game in months for Tottenham, Yves Bissouma featured for Mali in their World Cup qualifier against Madagascar, coming off the bench before being stretchered off after picking up what looks like a serious injury.

Spurs fans have now voiced their frustration, with many unhappy about the midfielder’s decision to play in a fixture that ultimately held little significance, as Mali currently sit third in their World Cup qualifying group.

One fan said: “He is mad. How could you use a dead rubber game on this kind of pitch for a tune-up after a lengthy layoff?” Another added: “I hate having so many international breaks mid-season… I feel for you Biss. Get well soon brother.”

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Another Tottenham supporter commented: “Could be an Achilles injury,” while one more noted: “That is either a broken bone or an ACL.”

Others shared similar frustration: “He should not have been allowed to play international football. He had not even played club football yet. So stupid. Gotta blame him and Spurs for that,” and another wondered simply: “What is that tackle, man?”

Another setback for Bissouma and Spurs

It is another major setback for Bissouma, who now faces more time on the sidelines, with the extent of his injury yet to be confirmed.

The situation looks concerning, and the worst could well be expected given how he left the pitch. Fitness problems have continually hindered Bissouma, with potential moves away from Tottenham last summer falling through due to those same concerns.

Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a move for one of the best young attacking talents in Ligue 1, but they will have to battle a whole host of Premier League clubs for his signature.

While Mohammed Kudus has been outstanding since arriving at Tottenham, making the right-wing spot his own, Thomas Frank has had issues on the other flank.

The Dane has tried Wilson Odobert, Xavi Simons, Brennan Johnson and Mathys Tel in that role, but none of them have really set the world alight in that position.

It has been reported over recent weeks that Tottenham are now looking to add another wide player to their squad, and it has now emerged that a 20-year-old Belgian international is on their radar.

Tottenham set to battle Premier League giants for Lyon starlet Malick Fofana

Journalist Mark Brus has revealed that Tottenham are one of several clubs keen on Lyon’s Malick Fofana, who is expected to be on the move next summer.

The 20-year-old, who primarily plays on the right, has 17 goals and seven assists since joining Lyon from Gent in January of last year, and his list of admirers is now growing.

Brus said on The Daily Briefing about Fofana: “I can reveal, having checked this with other people with ties to the agents industry, that initial talks have already taken place to sound out potential suitors for Fofana.

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“The 20-year-old is hugely ambitious and Lyon have been made aware of his ambitions, with multiple sources confirming that next summer is likely to be the one in which he and his representatives try to get a big move.

“Chelsea have been contacted, as have the teams Pena mentioned, Liverpool, Man City and Bayern, and I’ve also been told to look out for Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United. Expect that list to grow in the months ahead.”

How much would Spurs have to pay for Malick Fofana?

This is not the first time the Lyon man is being linked with a move to Spurs, with ESPN reporting back in June that Tottenham expressed an interest in signing Fofana.

The outlet claimed at the time that Spurs and the winger’s other suitors were put off by Lyon’s high asking price of around £40m-£45m.

One would imagine that Fofana’s value will increase even further over the coming months if he continues impressing in Ligue 1.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering their options with Mikey Moore as the teenager endures a tough loan spell in Scotland, but recalling him mid-season could be the wrong move.

Tottenham Hotspur have sent a few of their youngsters out on loan this season, including academy starlet Mikey Moore.

The England Under-19 international has endured a difficult few months at Scottish side Rangers, where he is yet to find the net but has registered one assist in his opening ten appearances for the eighth-placed Premiership outfit.

While Tottenham hold an option to recall the winger in January, with several Championship clubs reportedly interested in taking him on, the club must remain patient and avoid making a hasty decision – here’s why.

Moore’s early start to life at Rangers

Mikey Moore is a player of enormous potential, having burst onto the scene under former boss Ange Postecoglou when he made his senior debut for Tottenham aged just sixteen.

He went on to make nineteen appearances in all competitions last season, and a temporary move away for regular game time was the logical next step in his development.

The youngster has featured in every game for Rangers so far, starting three of their five league matches. Although he has struggled to influence proceedings, it would be unfair to place the blame solely on him.

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James Maddison once compared Moore to Neymar after his dazzling display in the Europa League against AZ Alkmaar last term, a reminder of the talent he possesses when in the right environment.

With the talent the Tottenham youngster has, it is no surprise Rangers picked him up in the summer, while Moore also attracted interest from a host of European clubs, including Borussia Dortmund.

Why Tottenham should not recall Mikey Moore from Rangers

Rangers is a top club in Scotland with great history, but they are currently enduring a poor run of form, having scored just six goals in seven Premiership games.

The entire team is struggling, with the top scorer of Rangers managing just three goals all season, and it is no surprise that Moore’s goal involvement is quite low.

The light blues recently dismissed Russell Martin in a bid to turn things around, and a managerial change could work in Moore’s favour.

The arrival of a new gaffer would likely bring renewed confidence and structure, and that kind of atmosphere could help the Tottenham loanee rediscover his spark.

Moore’s ability is not in question. He scored a hat-trick for the England Under-19 side during the international break, showing the level he can reach when surrounded by a functioning team.

As long as he continues to get minutes on the pitch at Rangers, there is no need for Tottenham to panic. Experiencing difficult periods away from home is part of a young player’s education, and how he handles them will shape his progress.

Knee-jerk decisions, such as recalling him and sending him out to another club, could hurt the youngster, who would have to adapt to new surroundings.

Thomas Frank’s new-look Tottenham side is beginning to take shape, and a handful of individuals are already setting the standard with their form and consistency.

Tottenham Hotspur have had a mixed start to life under Thomas Frank this season, with some solid performances on the board already, while others have not been entirely impressive.

Regardless, there are still many positives to look forward to, and some of those are the players who are performing at the highest level at the moment.

We have now identified five such players, whose form under Thomas Frank has been nothing short of top-notch.

Mohammed Kudus has become a main man at Tottenham

£55 million was spent to bring Mohammed Kudus to Hotspur Way, and it is clear why the club were so keen to get him through the doors.

Kudus has received rave reviews from several pundits and ex-professionals, with Jermain Defoe even describing the Ghana international as the main man at Spurs.

The 25-year-old’s creativity, dribbling and flair have stood out already this term, with Kudus grabbing four assists and topping the league charts for take-ons and chances created.

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He also grabbed a much-needed winning goal to help Tottenham end their run of consecutive draws in the league, while ensuring they entered the international break on a high after a victory against Leeds in matchweek seven.

Kudus is already showing he is a top player who could very well be the difference maker for Frank in key games this season.

Joao Palhinha is a defensive anchor

Spurs have long been missing a defensive anchor, one who can sit in front of the back four and do the dirty job of shielding them from threats.

Joao Palhinha has come in on loan and has already started to leave his mark, and it should come as no surprise given his Premier League experience.

During his time at Fulham, no holding midfielder put in more tackles than Palhinha, and already at Tottenham, no player has won more duels than the Portuguese, who ranks third in the entire division.

While his defensive attributes have earned him plenty of praise, it is also worth mentioning that he has chipped in with crucial goals this season, with his strike against Wolves ensuring Spurs avoided defeat against the bottom-placed side.

Pape Matar Sarr’s versatility has been on show

Pape Matar Sarr started the season brightly, with the midfielder often entrusted with the number ten role in the absence of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski.

The Senegal international impressed in that advanced position, with his pressing and relentless work rate often ensuring Tottenham could win the ball high up the pitch.

Sarr is not just a hard worker; he also has goals in his game, and so far this term, the 23-year-old has grabbed a goal and two assists.

He has been in top form, and it is no wonder James Maddison asked Sarr to push for 15 goals this campaign.

Djed Spence showing top defensive qualities

Djed Spence has fought his way into the Tottenham side and has not looked back since breaking into the squad.

This season has been more of the same, with Spence putting in top performances on the right and even filling in on the left when called upon.

Spence’s impressive form in a Tottenham shirt this term has seen him earn his first England call-up and his first start for the Three Lions.

The 25-year-old is now consciously making an effort to be a top defender, with his infamous ‘Spence penitentiary’ meme becoming something he even jokes about when he locks up top wingers.

He is certainly proving to be a great asset for Tottenham, keeping Destiny Udogie on his toes as well.

Micky van de Ven continues to impress as he remains fit

Tottenham have one of the best defences in the Premier League, and that is down to Thomas Frank and how he has organised them defensively.

A centre-back pairing of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero is arguably one of the toughest to break down, and it is no surprise they have managed to keep three clean sheets, the third-most in the division.

Van de Ven is not just one who mops things up with his incredible recovery pace, but he is gradually becoming a threat in the opposition box.

The Dutchman has already grabbed a goal this season, and Frank is now demanding that Van de Ven gets on the end of more crosses moving forward.

The 24-year-old has been in such good form that he has featured in every Premier League and Champions League game so far.

Tottenham fans will love what the Spanish media are saying about Pedro Porro after his most recent performance against Georgia.

While a lot of people have raved about Djed Spence over the last 12 months, Porro’s exploits on the other end of the pitch are going unnoticed.

The 26-year-old is one of the few players in the Spurs squad who appears to never get injured, and the numbers suggest that he is up there with the best in terms of attacking output.

No defender has registered more assists for a Premier League club in all competitions than Porro since the start of the 2023-24 season, with the Tottenham man having 18 to his name.

Tottenham star Pedro Porro is the toast of the Spanish press

Porro was named the Man of the Match for Spain in their 2-0 win over Georgia on Saturday, with the full-back hailed for his defensive solidity as well as what he offered going forward.

He directly came up against Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on the Georgian left, and not only did he manage to keep the PSG star quiet, but he was a constant threat high up the pitch

El Desmarque have Porro a nine out of 10, saying: “A real dagger from the wing. He had several chances to score with several dangerous crosses, and on the odd one, Marmardashvili struggled. He even hit the woodwork with a great shot that could have made it 2-0 in the second half. He was by far the best player of the match.”

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Sport gave the Tottenham Hotspur man an eight out of 10 and said about his performance: “One of the best players on the Spanish national team. He drove up the wing a lot and delivered some good crosses. He even dared to shoot, testing Mamardashvili. In the second half, he came close to scoring, but hit the post.”

Finally, Mundo Deportivo said about Porro’s display on Saturday: “He had clear orders to drive every ball into the box, and he carried them out from start to finish. He earned a well-deserved standing ovation from the entire Martinez Valero stadium and finished as the match’s MVP.”

Porro’s numbers show why he is underrated

Apart from his assist numbers, the Tottenham man’s other metrics show that he is one of the best full-backs going around.

Porro is near the top of the tree for progressive carries, progressive passes, possessions won, and aerial duels won, which suggests that his defensive shortcomings are sometimes overstated.

Tottenham fans will be encouraged by what club legend Gary Mabbutt has said about the chances of Harry Kane returning to N17.

Even though Kane said last week that he can see himself staying at Bayern Munich for a while, the speculation linking the striker with a return to the Premier League is not going away.

If the England captain does decide to return to these shores, Tottenham’s first-refusal clause for Kane will give the Lilywhites an advantage over other suitors.

However, that is not at the forefront of the striker’s mind at the moment, according to Fabrizio Romano, who said a few days ago that Kane is fully focused on helping Bayern win the Champions League this season.

Gary Mabbutt weighs in on Tottenham’s chances of re-signing Harry Kane

The one thing that Spurs fans will be encouraged by is the fact that Thomas Frank himself said that he would love to have Kane back at Tottenham.

That is a clear statement of intent from the Dane, who usually refuses to talk about players who are not under contract at Spurs.

Mabbutt has insisted that he can see the 33-year-old returning to N17 when he does eventually decide to leave the Allianz Arena.

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The former Tottenham captain said about Kane (via TBR Football): “I think the way it was all done when he left the club to join Bayern Munich, there is very much an opportunity.

“The doors have been left wide open for him to come back if he ever chooses to come back to us. So yes, I see no reason why he shouldn’t and who knows? It could well be in the next couple of years.”

Kane looks unlikely to return to Spurs next summer

According to reports from Germany, Kane would have to inform Bayern of his decision to leave by the end of January in order for the striker’s £57m clause to become active next summer.

The striker has certainly not given any indication that he is going to express a transfer desire to the Bundesliga giants.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly near the front of the queue to land one of the most exciting young talents in Brazilian football, and Spurs fans will love what the teenager’s manager has just said about him.

Over recent weeks, Spurs Web has relayed several reports stating that Tottenham’s scouts have made trips to Brazil to watch Vasco Da Gama winger Rayan.

Some sources have said that Tottenham have done groundwork on securing a work permit for Rayan ahead of a potential January transfer.

The wide-forward is thought to have a release clause of €40m (£34.3m) in his contract, but it has emerged over recent days that Spurs could face competition from the likes of Chelsea and Brighton for Rayan’s signature.

Vasco Da Gama manager gives a glowing endorsement of Tottenham target Rayan

Globo Esporte have now pointed out that the teenager has now reached a new level of consistency and is now among the best players under 20 years of age in Brazilian football.

The report says that Rayan has now become the leading U20 scorer in the country alongside Palmeiras’ Vitor Roque, and players who have previously achieved that feat include names like Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, Rodrygo, Marcos Leonardo and Estevao.

The outlet quotes Vaso manager Fernando Diniz as saying that the Tottenham Hotspur target is a ‘complete’ forward with very few weaknesses to his game.

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Diniz said about the young starlet: “He’s a very different player, one of the few forwards in Brazil who is complete. Tall, fast, left-footed, strong in the air, and capable of playing across the front line.

“He tracks back well, helps defensively, and can play as a winger, a false nine, a centre-forward, or on the opposite flank.”

Spurs warned that Rayan’s value may increase

Globo Esporte say that it is down to Rayan’s completeness and his consistency that he has become a target for Spurs and Aston Villa, who are both said to be circling over the forward.

The outlet claims that the teenager, who is under contract until 2026, is valued by Vasco at around €30m (£25.7m) ahead of the January window.

However, the publication warns that if Rayan continues developing at the pace that he is, his valuation could rise before the transfer window reopens.

A highly-rated Tottenham youngster joined the senior England squad for training at Hotspur Way on Monday.

Djed Spence is the only Tottenham representative in the current England set-up, with James Maddison and Dominic Solanke both out with injuries at the moment.

Spence received rave reviews after his first England start against Wales last week, with the Spurs man impressing at left-back for the Three Lions.

The 25-year-old came against a familiar face in England’s 3-0 win against the Dragons, and Spence aimed a cheeky dig at Brennan Johnson after marking his Tottenham teammate out of the game at Wembley.

Tottenham striker trains with Harry Kane and co

While the full-back may have been the only Spurs representative in Thomas Tuchel’s squad, another Tottenham man got the opportunity to train with the senior squad.

England confirmed that Dane Scarlett joined Harry Kane, Spence and others in Monday morning’s training session at Hotspur Way.

Spurs fans will love that in the picture posted by England’s official social media account, club legend Kane is seen in the background alongside Scarlett, who would have idolised Tottenham’s record goalscorer while coming through the ranks of the academy.

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Spurs fans want to see Scarlett handed opportunities

The young striker’s stock has dropped over the last couple of years, with Alasdair Gold stating that this is a make-or-break season for Scarlett and his hopes of making it at Tottenham.

However, the striker is yet to get any game time this season, with only his two competitive appearances coming for Tottenham’s Under-21s, for whom the striker has a goal and an assist.

Footage has emerged of two of Mikey Moore’s three goals for England’s Under-19s, and one of those is an impressive finish from the Tottenham starlet.

Mikey Moore has had a tough start to his loan spell at Rangers, with the teenager coming under criticism from the media for his performances.

The 18-year-old has not been helped by the turmoil off the pitch at the Scottish side, who are now looking for a new manager after sacking Russel Martin.

The change in management at Rangers may not be bad for the teenager, as it was previously reported that Moore is unhappy with the role he was given by Russel Martin.

Video: Watch two of Moore’s three goals against Belgium U19

While things may not be going to plan for Moore at club level, he did not fail to impress while away on international duty with England’s U19s.

Moore hit his first hat-trick for England U19s on Saturday as they emerged 4-1 winners over Belgium.

Footage of two of the Tottenham Hotspur starlet’s strikes has now been shared on social media by The Secret Scout, and it includes one impressive finish by the youngster, who lobbed the goalkeeper from a tight angle.

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Tottenham may recall Mikey Moore in January

According to reports, Tottenham are concerned about Moore’s situation at Rangers and are carefully considering recalling him in January.

Sources have indicated that several Championship sides have already expressed an interest in signing Moore on loan during the upcoming transfer window.

Tottenham’s Xavi Simons came off the bench and impressed for the Netherlands as they thrashed Finland in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday.

The Dutch playmaker has not hit the ground running at Tottenham Hotspur since his big-money move from RB Leipzig, but he has shown some glimpses of his quality of late.

In fact, Thomas Frank felt that Xavi Simons’ performance against Leeds was his best in a Spurs shirt so far, with the 22-year-old proving the Lilywhites’ main creative fulcrum at Elland Road.

Many remain confident that Xavi will prove an astute signing for Spurs, and the attacking midfielder continued his impressive form during the international break.

Tottenham star Xavi Simons sets up a goal during Netherlands cameo

The Spurs star did not start for the Netherlands against Finland in the Johan Cruijff Arena, but he did come on as a 79th-minute substitute in place of Donyell Malen.

It took Xavi just five minutes to make an impact as he played a through ball to Cody Gakpo, who lashed home from outside the box to make it 4-0.

Meanwhile, Micky van de Ven got 71 minutes under his belt at left-back, which has become his main position in the Netherlands set-up.

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The Oranje are now sitting pretty at the top of Group G, three points clear of second-placed Poland.

Xavi was used as a winger once again

Xavi has made it clear that he prefers playing centrally, and he has certainly been much better in the middle for Tottenham than he has been out wide.

Spurs fans have been calling for Frank to use Xavi as a number ten, but it appears that his international boss also sees him as a wide option.

Once again, Ronald Koeman played the Spurs man on the right of the front three when he brought him on, which was the same role that the Netherlands boss employed him in his last appearance against Poland last month.