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Tottenham have reignited their interest in Randal Kolo Muani on transfer deadline day, as the club have made an enquiry for the striker who turned them down only six months ago.

It is the British transfer deadline day and it is the point where teams across the league begin to wrap up their dealings, dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s with little time to spare.

For Tottenham Hotspur, however, it feels like more than just fine-tuning, as there is a glaring need for fresh reinforcements in key positions.

It has long been reported that Spurs are targeting at least one wide forward and a left-sided centre-back, and with only hours remaining, the final stretch of the window could prove to be a tense and intriguing watch.

Tottenham make enquiry for Randal Kolo Muani

Fabrizio Romano is now reporting on X that in a bid to strengthen their attack, Tottenham have turned their attention back to a player they chased during the winter transfer window.

According to the journalist, it is understood that within the last 24 hours, Spurs have made an enquiry for Randal Kolo Muani.

The Frenchman is currently in discussions with Juventus, although it is claimed that negotiations with the Italian club remain off at this point, and should that situation persist, Tottenham could look to move in for the striker.

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Romano posted: “If talks with Juventus remain off as they are right now, Randal Kolo Muani can emerge as option for several top clubs on #DeadlineDay. Can exclusively reveal that Tottenham made an enquiry for Kolo in last 24h… could be one to watch ⚪️👀 #THFC.”

The links between Tottenham and Kolo Muani are not fresh, as the French forward was aggressively pursued by the club back in the January window.

At the time, he chose not to make the switch to N17, which forced Tottenham to turn their attention elsewhere, eventually securing the signing of Mathys Tel.

Following a solid spell at Juventus where he registered eight goals in 16 matches, Tottenham appear to be revisiting their interest, yet this potential pursuit may not sit well with some supporters who feel that if the player was unwilling to join six months ago, there is little reason why the club should still be chasing him now.

While settling into life at Tottenham Hotspur will be made easier for Xavi Simons owing to the presence of his international teammate Micky van de Ven, the centre-back is not the only Spurs player that the newcomer knows well.

Simons was presented to the fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of kick-off against Bournemouth, and the new signing got a rousing reception from the supporters.

However, the 22-year-old would not have been too impressed with what he saw from his new teammates on the pitch, with the Cherries dominating proceedings.

In fact, the 1-0 scoreline flattered the home side, with Thomas Frank’s men being brought down to earth after winning their first two league games of the season.

Xavi Simons knows Tottenham winger well

Tottenham lacked creativity against the South Coast side, and that is a problem that Simons will help fix when he links up with the side.

The former RB Leipzig man will have a familiar face in the dressing room, having played with Van de Ven for the Netherlands, but he is not the only Spurs player he has shared a dressing room with.

Wilson Odobert and Simons came through the ranks of the Paris Saint-Germain team together, and according to TBR Football, they played 10 games together for the PSG Under-19 side.

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The duo both left the Parisians in the summer of 2022, with Odobert joining Troyes and Simons signing for PSV Eindhoven, and the pair have now been reunited again at Spurs three years on.

Simons will be hoping to carry on Heung-min Son’s legacy

The new Tottenham attacker has been handed Heung-min Son’s iconic squad number, and Simons has admitted that he is keen to live up to the legacy of the number seven shirt.

His arrival is certainly a much-needed creative boost for Spurs, who are without the injured James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski.

An interesting update has emerged regarding Tottenham’s pursuit of Ademola Lookman, with Spurs wanting a quick answer regarding a deal for the Atalanta star.

The speculation linking Lookman with a move to Spurs has gone into hyperdrive, with the forward emerging as a target for the North Londoners late in the transfer window.

Spurs Web has relayed several sources over the last few hours claiming that Lookman is keen on completing a move to Tottenham.

The Lilywhites are expected to face competition for the 27-year-old, but a new update has suggested that they are not prepared to wait too long for an answer from the player.

Tottenham want an answer on Ademola Lookman by tonight

Dean Jones has now reported on TEAMtalk that Spurs first explored a move for Lookman last week and have now revisited a deal for the former Everton man in the dying stages of the transfer window.

His availability, combined with the fact that Tottenham’s other targets have become difficult to lure away, has led to the Lilywhites turning their focus towards the Atalanta star.

However, Jones makes it clear that Spurs will not wait around too long and are also simultaneously exploring moves for other attackers.

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He asserts that the Premier League side wants an answer from Lookman and Atalanta by midnight, or they will move on to other targets.

Lookman would be another statement signing for Spurs

Lookman’s numbers for Atalanta are nothing short of formidable, with the forward scoring 52 goals and providing 25 assists in 118 matches for the Serie A side.

While he may not be a winger, it has been reported by some sources that Thomas Frank’s men are flexible in the profile of attacker they want, since Xavi Simons is also seen as an option who can play wide.

Tottenham Hotspur are exploring an extremely ambitious deadline day move for one of the biggest superstars in Italian football, Rafael Leao.

Tottenham’s struggles against Bournemouth on Saturday were proof that this squad is far from the finished article just yet.

According to some sources, Spurs are still exploring two more late signings before Monday’s transfer deadline, but the Lilywhites are running out of time to make those additions.

It was reported earlier this month that Tottenham had enquired about a move to Rafael Leao, and a new update has now claimed that the Premier League side are now exploring the possibility of signing the AC Milan star.

Tottenham eyeing deadline day move for Rafael Leao

This update comes from The Independent’s Miguel Delaney, who reveals that Spurs want to sign another attacker and a centre-back before the transfer window slams shut.

He explains that while Thomas Frank’s men ideally want a winger, they could opt for a different profile, given that Xavi Simons can operate on the left.

Delaney adds that the Lilywhites are looking at the possibility of signing Leoa on deadline day, but admits that a deal for the Portugal international would be difficult to do.

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Tottenham may have to shatter their transfer record to land Leao

A report in GiveMeSport relays this information from Delaney and adds that the 26-year-old winger is valued by Milan at £86m.

Additionally, Ben Jacobs revealed a couple of weeks ago that Leao is not too keen on leaving the San Siro this summer.

However, Jacobs stated at the time that Milan would be open to cashing in on the player, who has netted 71 goals and provided 62 assists for Milan in 261 appearances, as long as a sufficiently large offer arrives.

Tottenham Hotspur are now trying to complete a late deal for Ademola Lookman, who has greenlit a switch to North London before Monday’s transfer deadline.

It emerged last week Spurs had turned their attention to Ademola Lookman, who is looking for an exit route from Atalanta late in the transfer window.

Subsequently, sources confirmed a few days ago that Tottenham had made contact with Lookman’s camp over a switch to N17.

The same update revealed that the 27-year-old has emerged as a ‘prime target’ for the Lilywhites, with Thomas Frank seeing him as a good fit for his system.

Ademola Lookman is ready to fly to London to complete Tottenham move

TBR Football have now confirmed that Spurs are currently locked in talks over a late deal for the Atalanta winger, who has now allegedly become the North London club’s priority target.

Interestingly, the report says that after seeing his switch to Inter Milan collapse, Lookman is keen on completing a switch to Spurs.

The former Everton man wants to leave Bergamo before the transfer deadline, and a switch to Tottenham appeals to him.

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In fact, the publication adds that Lookman is now ready to fly to London ahead of a potential deadline day switch to Thomas Frank’s side.

Things falling into place for Tottenham to complete Lookman deal

TBR Football also back up what we have heard from other sources by stating that Tottenham Hotspur have to pay £43m to prise Lookman away from Bergamo.

The outlet also spoke to transfer market expert Graeme Bailey, who feels that a deadline day deal for Lookman is very much on the cards for Spurs, with all parties willing to complete the transfer.

Amidst reports indicating that Tottenham Hotspur are looking to get another centre-back through the door before the window closes, Thomas Frank has made a very interesting admission about the defensive options at his disposal.

It has been claimed by a number of sources that Spurs want to add another centre-back to their squad after allowing Luka Vuskovic to join Hamburg on loan.

Over the last few days, we have heard that Tottenham have made an approach for Manuel Akanji, while some sources also indicate that his Man City teammate, Nathan Ake, is also on Spurs’ radar.

Additionally, it has also been suggested that Thomas Frank could look to bring Brentford captain Nathan Collins to Tottenham.

Thomas Frank sets the record straight on Tottenham’s centre-back pursuit

However, despite these transfer rumours, Frank has now played down the need for Tottenham to sign another centre-back.

The Spurs head coach insisted that he is not short of options at the back right now despite Radu Dragusin’s injury.

When asked if he is confident in the centre-back options available to him, Frank said (via The Standard): “We have right now three centre backs: Micky, Romero, [Kevin] Danso.

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“Ben can play there if necessary. We have Kota, the young central defender we bought this summer, who is running now and training with the team next week. Or training with the ball, there aren’t many left behind. And then Dragusin is coming back in a couple of months, so I think that should be enough.”

When asked if that meant Spurs did not need to sign another centre-back in the current window, Frank responded: “Not as it stands, no.”

Is Frank simply playing down expectations?

While Frank comes across as very honest in his press conferences, there is no reason for him to admit that Tottenham want another centre-back, which will only put more pressure on the club and make negotiations harder.

We have heard over the last 24 hours that Spurs have now launched an opening offer for Manuel Akanji, which suggests that the Lilywhites are definitely in the market for reinforcements at the back.

While Tottenham are not short of options at centre-back, the injury record of Cristian Romero, and particularly, Micky van de Ven, will be a concern.

With Frank wanting the option to use three at the back from time to time, he may want to bring another defender through the door as a precaution.

A player whom Tottenham Hotspur are trying to offload before Monday’s deadline has become a much sought-after player in the dying stages of the transfer window.

Over the last week, it has been widely reported that Tottenham are working hard to find buyers for Manor Solomon, Yves Bissouma and Bryan Gil before the window slams shut.

The Lilywhites now have less than 48 hours to get their business done, but one of those three is now seemingly in high demand.

It has emerged over recent days that Leeds United may make a late offer to re-sign Solomon after the winger’s impressive loan spell at Elland Road in the Championship last term.

Two more English clubs now want Tottenham’s Manor Solomon

It has now been revealed by The Star that two Championship clubs are trying to tie up a late deal for the Tottenham Hotspur winger, who is expected to leave N17 before the transfer deadline.

The report says that promotion hopefuls Sheffield United have registered their interest in a late deal for Solomon.

Additionally, Leicester City, who are looking to bounce straight back up to the top flight, have also emerged as contenders, with a late switch to the King Power Stadium on the cards for the 26-year-old.

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Did Thomas Frank send a Solomon hint against Bournemouth?

Despite the rumours linking him with an exit from Tottenham, Solomon was named on the bench against Bournemouth after Dominic Solanke was ruled out through injury.

When asked about the speculation over his future two weeks ago, Frank insisted that Solomon would have a role when he recovers from his injury.

Atletico Madrid are alive to the possibility that Tottenham Hotspur may test their resolve to hold a midfielder by submitting a late offer.

According to some reports, Tottenham are on the lookout for another centre-back and a winger before Monday’s transfer deadline.

A couple of days ago, journalist Greame Bailey also suggested that Spurs may make a move for an England international midfielder.

Bailey claimed that Tottenham could make an offer for Conor Gallagher as a replacement for Yves Bissouma, but explained that the former Chelsea man is also wanted by several other clubs.

Atletico Madrid alert to late Tottenham offer for Conor Gallagher

A report in the print edition of Marca (as relayed by Sport Witness) has now claimed that Tottenham are ‘stalking’ the Atletico star, whose future at the Spanish capital is in doubt.

The report says that Rojiblancos consider their business finished this window is, but the only one who could be sold is Gallaagher.

Atletico are aware that the 25-year-old is on the radar of several Premier League sides, but they have not received any offer for the midfielder so far.

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The outlet asserts that Tottenham Hotspur are one of the ‘most interested’ clubs, and the La Liga giants remain open to the possibility of a late offer from the North London side.

Spurs would have to spend big to land Gallagher

However, Marca make it clear that Atletico are not desperate to cash in on Gallagher in the final days of the transfer window.

Should a sufficiently large offer not arrive, they would be happy to retain the services of the former Chelsea man.

It is alleged that it would take an offer of around €50-€60m (£43.2-£52m) for Diego Simeone’s men to cash in on Gallagher, who they signed just 12 months ago.

Mohammed Kudus has admitted that Tottenham Hotspur struggled in two main aspects of their game against Bournemouth, with the winger taking the blame for one of those failings.

The mood surrounding Spurs was very positive coming into Saturday’s game, as not only had they won their first two Premier League matches of the season, but the club had also announced a new signing less than 24 hours before the game.

Xavi Simons received a rousing ovation when he was presented to Spurs fans ahead of kick-off against the Cherries, and the atmosphere in the stadium was electric at the start of the game.

However, the away side managed to silence the home fans quickly and dominated proceedings. Bournemouth could have won the game much more comfortably if they had been more clinical in front of goal, with the Lilywhites having no answers to Andoni Iraola’s men.

Mohammed Kudus admits Tottenham’s forwards had an off day

Thomas Frank admitted after the game that Spurs struggled to cope with second balls, even though they knew Bournemouth would look to play in-behind them.

That is something Kudus seconded, confessing that Tottenham could not deal with the Cherries’ direct approach. The winger also admitted that the attackers, including himself, also had an off day.

Kudus told Tottenham’s official channel: “We know they are a very tough team to play against and a bit of a different kind of game, with long balls in behind and winning second balls.

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“The game was more about winning the dual and the challenges, we knew they were coming to play against us like that.

“I don’t think we created enough today, including myself, as forward players. We could have created a lot more, but I don’t think we created enough chances. We learn from games like this and focus on the next game after the international break.”

Was this performance a necessary reality check or a concerning sign for Spurs?

The positive spin on what was an extremely poor performance is that it serves as a necessary reality check for Thomas Frank.

It exposed the shortcomings of having a workmanlike midfield, and the Dane and his coaching staff would learn from these missteps.

However, the slightly more alarming lens on this would be that this performance was as bad as any we have seen at home for a long time, with Tottenham registering just one shot on target through the entire 90 minutes.

While these kinds of displays from Frank’s Brentford side were brushed off, he will not get that same luxury at Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur were completely lacking in creativity and enterprise against Bournemouth, but Thomas Frank has insisted that he is very confident about one thing despite his side’s struggles against the Cherries.

The afternoon began very positively for Spurs, with the new signing Xavi Simons being presented to the home fans ahead of kick-off.

It is fair to say that Tottenham could certainly have done with the help of Simons against Bournemouth as they hardly created any chances of note until late on, and registered just one shot on target.

The new Spurs number seven would not have been particularly impressed with what he saw from his new teammates, and Spurs fans will be thanking their stars that his signing was completed before this horrid performance.

Thomas Frank admits Tottenham’s attackers struggled against Bournemouth

The workmanlike midfield three of Joao Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Sarr struggled to progress the ball, with their limitations being exposed.

While the Lilywhites did look marginally better when Lucas Bergvall came on, the performance showed just why desperate Frank was to sign an attacking midfielder.

That Tottenham boss was bullish that his side would not defend as badly as they did against Bournemouth too many times, and he also conceded that his forward players had off-days.

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When asked if the performance was proof that Tottenham need to add another creative player to their squad, the Dane responded (via Football.London): “It’s fair to say we didn’t defend as well as we should have and we have done in the first three games. That, I am quite confident we will come back to defend well again, but that could have helped massively.

“The creativity, yes, that’s why we signed Simons to have an extra offensive player, but I also think on the day, with all due respect to our offensive players, none of them hit a high level, and that happens sometimes. I’m very aware. I don’t want to say it’s okay, but it’s natural.”

Tottenham are expected to add to their attack

It has been widely reported that Spurs want to add another winger to their squad before the window slams shut, and on the back of that performance, it is easy to understand why.

Kudus had an off day, and Johnson on the other flank is simply not going to provide penetration or go past his man in one-v-one situations.