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Tottenham will enter the Carabao Cup in the third round with a clash against Doncaster Rovers at home, and the date and time of the fixture have now been announced.

The fixture list will soon get very busy for Spurs, who are about to kickstart their Champions League campaign against Villarreal in two weeks.

Thomas Frank has set Tottenham the aim of competing on all four fronts this season, and soon, the Lilywhites will enter a competition which arguably represents their best chance of winning a trophy this season.

The Carabao Cup, which Spurs last won in 2008, enters the third round later this month, with the North Londoners and the other Premier League clubs competing in Europe set to enter.

Details of Tottenham’s Carabao Cup clash against Doncaster Rovers

Tottenham have been drawn against Doncaster Rovers in the third round of the Carabao Cup, and the Premier League side will go in as massive favourites against the League One outfit.

Thomas Frank will be pleased to begin the competition at home and will hope that his side can make quick work of the Rovers and seal passage to the round of 16.

The date and the time of the fixture have now been announced, with the match set to be played on Wednesday, 24th September, with kick-off at 7.45 pm.

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Should Thomas Frank play the youngsters against Doncaster?

Some fans may like to see some Tottenham academy youngsters play against Doncaster, but Frank cannot afford to take the fixture lightly.

Grimsby Town have already knocked out Man United in the second round of the Carabao Cup, which should serve as a warning for Tottenham.

In the Premier League net spend table for the summer of 2025, Tottenham Hotspur are only around mid-table despite having a busy summer.

The summer began for Spurs with the acquisition of Mathys Tel, Kota Takai and Mohammed Kudus, while Joao Palhinha was added to the squad just before the start of the season.

Subsequently, Xavi Simons arrived from RB Leipzig in the final week of the transfer window, while Randal Kolo Muani was signed on loan from Paris Saint-Germain on transfer deadline day.

While the Lilywhites have managed to fill most of the holes in their squad, they have been outspent by a lot of their Premier League rivals.

Tottenham have a middling net spend

The Sun calculate that Spurs spent a total of £121.5m on those signings while they raised £36.5m from player sales.

That puts the North London club’s net spend this summer at £85m, which is only the ninth highest across the Premier League.

Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Sunderland, Everton, Leeds United, Nottingham Forest and Manchester City have all spent more than Tottenham have this summer, according to the outlet.

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Where Spurs right to keep their powder dry?

It was widely reported that Tottenham had plenty of money to spend this summer due to ENIC’s cash injection.

However, Spurs could not push through deals for the likes of Savinho, and it appears that the club decided against landing alternatives who were not as high on their wishlist.

The Athletic have ranked every Premier League signing and a Tottenham Hotspur player has topped the list.

The summer transfer window was as hectic as ever. Deals fell through at the latter stages, players threw their toys out of the pram to demand a move and many clubs were more than eager to splash their cash.

Alexander Isak’s move from Newcastle to Liverpool was one of the biggest talking points near the end of the window, as the British transfer record was broken.

Much has also been said about Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze joining Arsenal, Jack Grealish rediscovering his attacking flair at Everton and Manchester City’s attacking additions.

However, Tottenham Hotspur have also made some impressive signings. Two of the most notable are Xavi Simons and Mohammed Kudus, costing the club more than £100m combined.

Joao Palhinha to Tottenham ranked as the best Premier League signing of the summer

The Athletic have ranked all 155 Premier League transfers and Spurs have been recognised for some excellent signings. Simons is ranked 13th on the list, while Randal Kolo Muani sits in 20th after joining in a deadline day loan deal.

It gets better, as Joao Palhinha joining from Bayern has been dubbed as the Premier League signing of the summer. The midfielder is only on loan at Tottenham, but there is an offer to make the move permanent, which would cost little more than £20m.

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Journalist Tim Spiers wrote: “For two years with Fulham, Palhinha was arguably the Premier League’s best ball-winning anchorman, and possibly one of Europe’s best, too. For Spurs to bring him back to England for peanuts adds a layer of steel to their midfield that has been missing for some time.

“Palhinha will not only shore up their defence, but will also help allow their creative talents to shine.”

How has Joao Palhinha performed for Spurs so far?

Palhinha began his Tottenham career with an immediate clash against his parent club and it did not go well. Spurs were defeated 4-0 in the Telekom Cup, but it was just a glorified pre-season friendly.

He was solid in his first competitive start against PSG and when he was substituted, Tottenham still had a 2-0 lead.

The Portugal international only played 10 minutes of the 3-0 victory over Burnley, but he was a key reason Spurs defeated Manchester City a week later, even getting on the scoresheet. Palhinha’s next performance against Bournemouth was less impressive, but in fairness, the whole team was off the mark.

Tottenham were in need of a solid defensive midfielder and they have got that in Palhinha. He may not be the perfect all-round player in the centre of the park, but he is the best at what he does.

Spurs have conceded one goal in three Premier League matches, and with Palhinha around, this type of record could well be kept up throughout the season.

Roy Keane has delivered a blunt verdict on one of Tottenham’s big summer signings, admitting that he is far from convinced despite Spurs making a strong start to the season.

Tottenham Hotspur went into the summer knowing that they needed to respond to their struggles from last season, where they finished a disappointing 17th in the Premier League, and the board have now backed new manager Thomas Frank in the transfer market.

It proved to be an eventful window, with Tottenham completing six new signings, among them Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Randal Kolo Muani and Joao Palhinha, as the club attempted to strengthen across the pitch.

There is now hope amongst the fanbase that these arrivals can provide the necessary spark to guide Spurs back into contention, with Frank aiming to build a side capable of competing both domestically and in Europe.

Roy Keane questions Tottenham signing Mohammed Kudus

With the transfer window now shut in England, Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher took to Sky Sports to rate some of the newest signings from Premier League clubs.

Speaking about Tottenham’s Kudus, the former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane gave his assessment of the Ghana international, and his verdict was far from glowing.

Keane explained that he was yet to be sold on Kudus, remarking: “Not convinced, I have to say. Not convinced. But it would be nice if he surprised me.”

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Mohammed Kudus shows flashes but must deliver consistency

There have already been glimpses of what Kudus can bring to Tottenham, most notably on the opening day when he grabbed two assists in the 3-0 win over Burnley, helping Frank’s side convincingly start the campaign.

Since then, however, the Ghanaian has yet to make a decisive impact in the final third, with no goals or assists in his last two outings, even though he has contributed in other areas through his work rate, strength on the ball and ability to carry play forward.

Juventus were left stunned by Tottenham’s half-price deadline day magic as the Lilywhites secured one of the surprises of the transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur’s deadline day activities saw them secure the signing of Kolo Muani, while also sanctioning the departure of a few of their own stars.

Muani joined Tottenham on a season-long loan without an option or obligation to make his switch permanent, becoming Spurs’ sixth signing of the summer window.

The Frenchman is set to provide further reinforcement up front for Thomas Frank, who also has Richarlison and Dominic Solanke as options in the number nine position.

Juventus left stunned after Tottenham secure Randal Kolo Muani

GIVEMESPORT have now revealed that Tottenham’s signing of Kolo Muani has left Juventus stunned as they were also in the running for the 26-year-old.

It is believed that the Old Lady was eager to land the French forward this summer as well, after his productive spell in Italy in the second half of the season, where he scored eight times in 16 Serie A appearances.

Juventus offered double Tottenham’s £4.4 million loan fee for Muani earlier in the summer, but PSG instead sanctioned a late move to the Europa League champions.

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Spurs gain edge over Juventus in Kolo Muani pursuit

Spurs were in the race to sign Muani back in the winter window, but the forward opted to join Juventus instead.

However, it looks like the tables have turned as Tottenham are now the ones who look to have gotten one over the Italian side, who eventually signed Lois Openda from Leipzig.

With this being a World Cup season, it is understood that Muani is eager to leave a mark in England, as he looks to push for a spot in the French national team.

Tottenham are also believed to be open to making Muani’s move permanent if he does impress during his loan spell this season.

Tottenham’s Champions League ticket prices have sparked debate amongst supporters, and now the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust has revealed exactly what they told the club during discussions.

Tottenham Hotspur have revealed their ticket prices for the UEFA Champions League this season as the north London club marks their return after two seasons away.

For their four home games, which start with Manor Solomon and Villarreal visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the club has priced that as a category B fixture.

The rest of the fixtures have been set out as follows: CF Copenhagen on Tuesday, 4 November – Category C, SK Slavia Praha on Tuesday, 9 December – Category C, and Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, 20 January – Category A.

Spurs fans have since reacted to the latest pricing, with many supporters left divided by the club’s decision, while one described it as an absolute disgrace.

Tottenham Supporters’ Trust hits out at Champions League ticket pricing

Tottenham Hotspur’s Supporters’ Trust has now taken to the social media platform X to reveal that the club rejected their suggestions for ticket prices ahead of the new Champions League campaign.

According to the Trust, they had pushed for a BCCC structure across the four home fixtures, with Borussia Dortmund not expected to be priced as category A. However, given the club’s final pricing decision, it is clear that the Trust’s suggestion was ignored.

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In a statement shared on X, the Supporters’ Trust wrote: “THST considers that these prices are excessive. We do not believe Dortmund should be category A.

“In discussions with the Club, we argued for a maximum of Category C and when that was rejected argued for BCCC across the four fixtures. Throughout, we urged the club to focus on maximising attendance & support. Fans should come first.”

Spurs need home advantage to make it out of the league phase

Supporters have continued to debate the club’s stance, with reactions online showing clear division. Some fans have accepted the pricing structure, while others have been left frustrated.

Regardless, Tottenham will mark their return to the Champions League with a home game against Villarreal before wrapping up their league phase run with a clash away at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Antoine Semenyo wasted no time reminding Mohammed Kudus of Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth, with the Ghana teammates exchanging light-hearted words while on international duty.

Tottenham Hotspur could not make it three wins from three in the Premier League last month, as their perfect record was ruined by AFC Bournemouth, who beat Frank’s side 1-0.

Spurs looked like a shadow of the team that beat Manchester City and Burnley in their earlier league fixtures, as Andoni Iraola’s side dominated Thomas Frank’s team, restricting them to just one shot on target all game.

That defeat sees Tottenham’s run of not winning matches before an international break continue, one that dates back to October 2023.

Mohammed Kudus teased by Antoine Semenyo during international break

Several Tottenham players have now jetted off to represent their countries this international break, including new signing Mohammed Kudus.

The Spurs winger is now in the Ghana camp, where he has linked up with Bournemouth talisman Antoine Semenyo, who was quick to remind the Tottenham man of the weekend’s defeat.

Speaking on Ghana’s official social media channel, Semenyo said before breaking into laughter: “Hey guys, you know who it is, kuku my boy, how’s the game on Saturday. How was the game on Saturday? Let me go ask him how the game was on Saturday.”

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He continued to push his teammate: “How was the game on Saturday?” To which Kudus replied calmly: “It was good, we will be back.” A visibly jovial Semenyo then ran off, shouting: “1 nil”

Antoine Semenyo showed why Tottenham had interest

Semenyo, who had been linked with a move to Tottenham during the summer window, was impressive against the Lilywhites.

He caused Pedro Porro a lot of problems down on Spurs’ right, with the full-back struggling to contain the Ghana international.

It is clear why Tottenham were in the race for Semenyo, but Spurs’ pursuit ended with the Bournemouth forward extending his stay at the Vitality Stadium.

Tottenham may have been handed an important boost during the international break, with fresh claims emerging around Dominic Solanke’s fitness that could ease some concerns after talk of potential surgery.

Just before Tottenham Hotspur faced Bournemouth in matchweek three of the Premier League, Thomas Frank confirmed that forward Dominic Solanke was set for a spell on the sidelines.

Following the game, the Tottenham manager made it clear that he did not expect Solanke to be missing for too long, with the initial timeline suggesting a return straight after the international break.

However, reports later suggested that Solanke’s recovery could be more complicated than first thought, with fears that the striker may need to undergo surgery on his ankle.

Tottenham forward Dominic Solanke receives ankle injection

A new update from Tom Allnut has now revealed that Solanke has had an injection in his ankle during the international break to help settle the issue, instead of undergoing surgery as first reported.

It is understood that Tottenham do not expect their striker to be sidelined for an extended period, although Solanke’s involvement so far this season has been limited.

The forward has been battling injury problems since pre-season and has yet to register more than 20 minutes in a competitive game for Spurs.

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He featured for 19 minutes in Tottenham’s Premier League opener against Burnley and then played a further 12 minutes against Manchester City before picking up the ankle knock that forced him to miss out against Bournemouth.

Tottenham transfer decision looks shrewd with Kolo Muani

Before the British summer window closed, Tottenham moved quickly to strengthen their forward options, following Solanke’s injury scare.

Randal Kolo Muani was signed on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain, with Thomas Frank keen to ensure he had enough depth in attack before the deadline.

Tottenham Hotspur managed to agree a loan deal for Manor Solomon on transfer deadline day, but the winger may be eager to leave Spurs with egg on their faces.

Manor Solomon has already spent most of his time as a Tottenham Hotspur player on loan at Leeds United. His absence in North London will continue as Solomon completed a loan move to Villarreal on transfer deadline day.

Spurs have been drawn to face Villarreal in the Champions League and there will already be some tension between the sides. Villarreal signed Thomas Partey this summer, and the former Arsenal midfielder will be in court the day before the match due to a rape charge (Independent).

Due to a UEFA rule, Spurs are also set for a reunion with a player who did not exactly win any popularity contests with the supporters.

Manor Solomon is eligible to play against Tottenham

Due to UEFA rules, which allow players on loan to compete against their parent club, Solomon will be able to line up against Spurs in just two weeks’ time.

The Israeli international was close to joining Crystal Palace until the Eagles pulled the plug on a move. Solomon would not have been allowed to play against Tottenham if he had moved to South London, because the rules are different in the Premier League.

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The UEFA rule will actually help Tottenham because it means Randal Kolo Muani will be free to face PSG. Spurs will need all the help they can get as they take on the champions of Europe in a rematch of the UEFA Super Cup.

A former Tottenham player once haunted his parent club

Jan Vertonghen is well-loved by all those associated with Tottenham Hotspur, but his relationship with his first senior club is a little more complex. The defender was loaned out by Ajax when he was only months into his senior career.

With four games of the Eredivisie season remaining, Vertonghen scored against Ajax and the Dutch side went on to lose out on the league title to PSV Eindhoven on goal difference.

Spurs will be looking to avoid a similar type of horror story with the winger who was recently offloaded. Solomon wanted to stay at Tottenham and so he will be looking to prove a point when the two teams fight it out on Europe’s biggest stage.

Despite nursing a long-term injury set to keep him out until next year, Tottenham Hotspur star Dejan Kulusevski has still linked up with the Sweden national side.

Tottenham Hotspur’s international break curse continued under new manager Thomas Frank, with the club extending their run of defeats in the game before the break, a record that dates back to October 2023.

The Lilywhites looked sharp and aggressive when they faced Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in matchweek two of the Premier League, but they were nowhere near that level when they returned to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Bournemouth, slipping to a disappointing 1-0 defeat.

Attention has now shifted to international football, where several Tottenham players have received call-ups to represent their countries during the break.

Dejan Kulusevski joins Sweden squad despite Tottenham injury

Dejan Kulusevski, who remains out with a patella injury suffered towards the back end of last season, has surprisingly joined up with the Swedish national team despite being nowhere near match fitness.

Speaking to Swedish media earlier this week, Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson confirmed that Kulusevski has travelled with the national team squad.

His comments, relayed by Fotbollskanalen, outlined exactly why the Spurs winger is present. Tomasson explained: “Dejan Kulusevski will be part of the group. He will not be able to play but he will be there anyway.

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“That says something about his character. He will do everything to make sure we get to the World Cup. He wants to help the team. He will be with the team throughout the training camp.”

Spurs attacker still sidelined as focus shifts to leadership role

Kulusevski is not expected to return to action any time soon as he continues his rehabilitation on an injury that could realistically rule him out until the end of the year.

Still, his leadership qualities remain valuable for Sweden during this international break, as they gear up to face Slovenia and Kosovo in their World Cup qualifying fixtures.

When asked directly about whether Kulusevski would be present for the upcoming matches against Slovenia and Kosovo, Tomasson was clear in his response. He said: “Yes, he will come along.”

The Spurs forward was also the one who initiated the idea of joining up with the camp, with Tomasson revealing: “We have talked many times, and he asked me if he could be there. I replied: ‘Of course you can!’. Everyone in the team thought: ‘Wow, he has the right character’ when they heard about it. This says something about his personality.”