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A Tottenham Hotspur midfielder may be lining up against the Lilywhites when the club returns to Champions League action in March.

With just days left until the window slams shut, we are getting to the stage where clubs around Europe make last-ditch attempts to plug the gaps in their squad.

It has been suggested that Tottenham may offload a senior man who was not part of their Champions League squad for the league phase.

On Tuesday, it emerged that Galatasaray’s sporting director had flown to England to hold talks over a deal for Yves Bissouma, and there has now been an update on the deal.

Galatasaray are in talks with Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma

It is now being reported by Aspor that Bissouma has now become the Turkish club’s ‘prime target’ in the final days of the transfer window.

Gala were initially hoping to tie up a deal for Man United’s Manuel Ugarte, but the Red Devils have now shut down the possibility of a move for the Uruguayan.

As a result, the Istanbul side have turned their attention to Bissouma and have started talks with the 29-year-old’s agent regarding a switch to Rams Park.

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This is particularly significant now as Galatasaray are one of four possible opponents Tottenham can face in the round of 16 stage of the Champions League.

Why Bissouma’s sale can be completed after Monday’s deadline

Bissouma’s sale to Galatasaray does not need to be completed by the February 2 transfer deadline, which is when the window shuts for most of Europe.

This is because the Turkish transfer window extends until February 6th, giving Okan Buruk’s side four additional days to strike a deal with Tottenham for the Mali international.

Tottenham Hotspur could end up securing a long-term target in the dying stages of the transfer window, but they may have to pay an inflated fee for him.

Conor Gallagher and Souza are the only two players to arrive through the door so far this month, with the Lilywhites yet to strengthen their attack.

We could still see the club do that over the coming days, with Thomas Frank declaring that Tottenham are still in the market for signings.

It has now emerged that while the Lilywhites do want to make an ‘exciting attacking addition’ before Monday’s deadline, the player who is on their radar will not come cheap.

Tottenham need to spend big to land Maghnes Akliouche

This update comes from TEAMtalk, who say that Maghnes Akliouche has been on Tottenham’s radar since September.

The Lilywhits have been tracking the Monaco man for months, completing extensive groundwork on the Monaco star, and gaining an understanding of the financial parameters involved.

However, Tottenham Hotspur are yet to even contact the Ligue 1 side regarding a deal for Akliouche.

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Sources say that any bid at this stage of the transfer window for the 23-year-old would be unwelcome and that the North Londoners may need to pay around £50m to clinch a late deal.

Spurs in a difficult position due to the uncertainty over Thomas Frank’s future

TEAMtalk reveal that Tottenham explored deals for Savinho, Kevin Schade and Antoine Semenyo, all of whom Frank was keen on, but none of those pursuits have proven successful.

While the Spurs hierarchy had a clear intention to back Frank heading into the transfer window, they are in a difficult position due to what has unfolded since then.

There is now uncertainty over how long the Dane will remain at the helm, and there is no guarantee that any new manager will be a fan of the club’s current attacking targets.

Tottenham Hotspur’s hopes of landing Omar Marmoush in a late deal have been boosted, but the Lilywhites still have one big roadblock to overcome.

It has been reported from right from the start of this window that Tottenham are sensing an opportunity to swoop for Marmoush, who has struggled for game time at Man City this season.

However, over recent weeks, several sources have played down the possibility of the Egyptian international leaving the Etihad Stadium mid-season.

This includes The Athletic’s David Ornstein, who said Man City are not likely to sell Marmoush this window, but there has now been another twist in the transfer saga.

Pep Guardiola approves Omar Marmoush departure as Tottenham circle

CaughtOffside have now revealed that Marmoush is pushing to leave the Manchester club in search of regular first-team football.

Additionally, it is claimed that Pep Guardiola has given his approval for the 26-year-old to leave the club as he acknowledges that the forward will not get consistent minutes at the Etihad.

Marmoush wants to remain in English football, and Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a late deal as they look to rebuild their attack.

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The report claims that Thomas Frank sees the City star as someone who can stretch defences and press aggressively, with the Lilywhites currently evaluating a straight loan offer as well as a loan with an option to buy.

Marmoush may prefer joining Premier League rivals over Spurs

CaughtOffside say that although Fenerbahce and Galatasaray have explored a move for the forward, his desire to remain in the Premier League gives English clubs an advantage.

However, Tottenham face competition from Aston Villa for Marmoush, who Unai Emery sees as an ideal rotation option for his side.

In fact, the outlet adds that a move to Villa Park is ‘believed to be highly appealing’ for the former Eintracht Frankfurt man.

Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a move for a highly decorated German international, but they are expected to face intense competition for his services.

Tottenham’s interest in Andy Robertson is perhaps evidence that the club are prepared to shift their transfer policy and sign players who are 30 or above.

The Liverpool left-back is not the only experienced player on the Lilywhites’ radar, with a six-time title-winning midfielder also thought to be on the club’s wishlist.

It emerged a few days ago that Tottenham have expressed an interest in Leon Goretzka, who is expected to leave Bayern Munich when his contract runs out in the summer.

Tottenham will face plenty of competition for Leon Goretzka

CalcioMercato have now also suggested that the German international is expected to leave the Allianz Arena in the summer despite featuring 18 times already for Bayern this season.

The outlet says that Tottenham Hotspur have made the first move for Goretzka as the North Londoners look to revamp their midfield ahead of next season.

However, the Lilywhites are expected to face an intense transfer battle for the Bayern Munich man, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid also enquiring about the experienced midfielder.

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Florian Plettenberg has backed up Atletico’s interest in Goretzka, as they ironically want him to replace Conor Gallagher.

Fabrizio Romano has also commented on the transfer rumours: ‘Atlético Madrid have genuine interest in Leon Goretzka, he’s a target. But my understanding is that Bayern manager Vincent Kompany doesn’t want to lose any player in January. So we have to see if Atlético will convince Bayern to let Goretzka leave now, or if he will leave as a free agent in the summer. Atlético have a good relationship with Goretzka’s agents and are trying.’

However, Tottenham’s main competition for Goretzka could come from a Serie A side.

AC Milan ready to go toe-to-toe with Spurs for Goretzka

CalcioMercato say that AC Milan have also made an initial approach to sign the 30-year-old on a free transfer in the summer.

The Rossoneri have made contact with Goretzka’s camp, with their sporting director, Igli Tare, a big admirer of the German international.

While AC Milan are pushing forward with a move for a Tottenham Hotspur man, they have made a clear plan to nullify one risk associated with a potential deal.

As we enter the final few days of the transfer window, Radu Dragusin continues to be linked with an exit from Spurs.

However, AS Roma, who were previously the club leading the race for the centre-back, now face heavy competition, with West Ham expressing late interest in the Tottenham man.

Over recent days, an increasing number of reports indicate that AC Milan have stormed into the race for Dragusin, with the Rossoneri looking to land the Spurs man on a loan deal with a conditional obligation to buy.

AC Milan have one concern about landing Radu Dragusin from Tottenham

A new report in Corriere dello Sport has confirmed that the Rossoneri are keen on pushing through a deal for the Romanian.

It is explained that Dragusin is seen as a good fit for Max Allegri’s back-three system and is viewed as a relatively inexpensive option. However, Milan want assurances about the centre-back’s fitness after his recent ACL injury.

Allegri wants a player who can make an immediate impact, and the Spurs man’s recent injuries are causing doubts at the Italian club over whether he can do that.

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As a result, Milan have planned a prolonged medical for the defender to rule out any fitness risks if they manage to strike a deal with Tottenham.

Will Spurs go back on Thomas Frank’s transfer promise?

A few days ago, Thomas Frank promised that there would be no more exits from Tottenham this window, given the club’s injury crisis.

Given that Spurs do not appear close to landing any centre-back, they would be going against the wishes of their head coach if they sold Dragusin.

We have seen contradictory reports on Tottenham’s interest in a £35m striker this week, and it could impact Randal Kolo Muani’s future.

Thomas Frank praised Kolo Muani for his display against Eintracht Frankfurt after the Frenchman scored in Tottenham’s 2-0 win, which saw the Lilywhites seal direct progression to the round of 16 stage of the Champions League.

However, that performance came amidst heavy speculation suggesting that the forward could cut short his loan spell at Spurs and head elsewhere for the remainder of the campaign.

In fact, reports indicate that Kolo Muani is currently in talks with Juventus over returning to Turin on loan after his successful spell at the Allianz Stadium last season.

Tottenham’s Randal Kolo Muani decision depends on Jean-Philippe Mateta

TEAMtalk have now confirmed that there is a possibility that the 27-year-old’s stay at the North London club could be cut short before Monday’s deadline.

However, they reveal that Thomas Frank has made it clear to the Spurs hierarchy that he would only greenlight Kolo Muani’s exit if a replacement arrives through the door.

The outlet suggests that Tottenham’s decision on the France international could depend on whether the Lilywhites push ahead with a move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.

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There is said to be a belief at N17 that Mateta is a good fit for Frank’s system, with the Palace star’s profile viewed as one that could complement the Lilywhites’ squad.

Palace were reported to want around £35m to sell Mateta this month.

Sky journalist’s claim suggests Kolo Muani may be staying

TEAMtalk back up what other sources have reported over the last few days by stating that Mateta is keen to exit Selhurst Park before Monday’s deadline.

The striker would be open to the idea of moving to a Champions League club as he believes that would improve his chances of sealing a place in France’s World Cup squad.

However, Sky Sports journalist Michael Bridge has now rubbished the transfer rumours linking the Palace star with a move to N17, insisting that Spurs have no interest in the 28-year-old.

Bridge wrote on X: “Despite a few reports elsewhere, Spurs have no interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta.”

Cristian Romero has sent an interesting message on social media after Tottenham secured direct progression to the Champions League’s round of 16.

Spurs needed a win to guarantee themselves a top-eight finish in the Champions League, and they delivered a professional performance to overcome Frankfurt 2-0 away from home.

It was the Lilywhites’ first away win in the Champions League this season, and it means that they can now put the competition on the back burner until March and focus on their domestic form for the time being.

The win comes at an important time for Spurs, as pressure was mounting on Thomas Frank, and the club captain has now sent a crucial message to the supporters.

Cristian Romero stresses the need for Tottenham fans and players to stick together

The relationship between the club and the fans has been strained this season, with the team regularly being booed off the pitch.

On the back of delivering a Man of the Match performance at Frankfurt, Romero has taken to social media to thank the supporters who made the trip to Germany, and insisted that the team can come through this difficult spell if everyone sticks together.

The centre-back said on X: “Fantastic away win to reach the next round. It’s a difficult moment, but if we stay united, we’ll get through it together. I just want to thank all the fans who travelled with us today away from home and always support us, and also everyone who stayed back supporting us.”

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Why the game against Man City may be coming at the right time for Spurs

While it is never a good time to play a team as good as Man City, the players will take some confidence from their performance against Frankfurt.

Additionally, we have seen that the Tottenham players are under much more pressure at home when they play relatively weaker sides, as the home crowd expects them to dominate proceedings and create chances.

The home fans will be a lot more accepting of playing on the counter-attack against Man City, and one would expect them to get behind the side on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur have brought forward their interest in a highly decorated centre-midfielder and are now battling a La Liga club for his signature ahead of Monday’s deadline.

With the transfer deadline now fast approaching, Spurs fans will be hoping that the club have a late surprise up their sleeve in what has been an uninspiring window so far.

Some sources have suggested that another midfielder could potentially arrive at N17 before the window slams shut.

Just a few days ago, it was revealed that Tottenham had expressed an interest in landing Leon Goretzka, who is expected to leave Bayern Munich when his contract runs out at the end of the season.

Tottenham make Leon Goretzka advances after Atletico Madrid

It now appears that the Bayern star could potentially exit the Allianz Arena in the next few days rather than in the summer.

Marca journalist Matteo Moretto has now revealed that after Atletico Madrid expressed an interest in Goretzka, Spurs have also launched an inquiry over a late deal for the midfielder.

He suggested that Bayern are expected to make a final decision on the 30-year-old’s future over the next few hours.

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Moretto wrote on X: “Not only is Atlético de Madrid interested in Leon Goretzka. In the last few hours, Tottenham has also inquired about the German footballer. The Madrid club is looking for a midfielder who can raise the level, also in terms of personality and leadership.

“It’s still not clear if Bayern Munich will let him leave now. In the next few hours, the German club will make a decision about the future of Leon Goretzka, whose contract expires in June.”

Why Spurs may have an advantage in Goretzka transfer race

If the Bundesliga giants do decide to let the German international leave, the Lilywhites may have an advantage over Atletico in the race.

That is because Spurs have a strong relationship with Bayern, with the two clubs having traded several players over recent years.

Tottenham Hotspur have been sanctioned by the Football Association for the events that unfolded after the final whistle of their FA Cup clash against Aston Villa earlier this month.

There was a brawl at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following Villa’s 2-1 win, with both sets of players and staff getting into a confrontation.

The incident was instigated as a result of Joao Palhinha taking issue with the way Ollie Watkins taunted him as the Villa forward attempted to celebrate the win in front of the away fans.

Days after the incident, the FA charged both Tottenham and Aston Villa, and suggested that both clubs “failed to ensure their players and/or officials did not behave in an improper and/or provocative way after the final whistle.”

FA sanction Tottenham and Aston Villa

English football’s governing body has now given its final verdict after revealing that both clubs admitted the charges levelled against them.

FA’s Regulatory Commission has now imposed a £125,000 fine on both the Spurs and the Villans.

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Their statement reads: “An independent Regulatory Commission has sanctioned Aston Villa FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC for the mass confrontation that occurred at their FA Cup match on Saturday, 10 January.

“It was alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players and/or officials did not behave in an improper and/or provocative way after the final whistle.

“Tottenham Hotspur FC and Aston Villa FC subsequently admitted the charge against them. The Regulatory Commission imposed a £125,000 fine on both clubs, and their written reasons for these decisions can be seen below.”

Spurs may be relieved at FA’s final verdict

After the incident, Frank laid the blame at the feet of Watkins, suggesting that the Villa star behaved provocatively towards Palhinha.

The worry for the Lilywhites would have been the possibility of further player suspensions, which is the last thing they need right now, given Tottenham’s current injury crisis.

The FA have instead decided to give both clubs a slap on the wrist, which the North London club may be relieved by.

The managerial merry-go-round could well be swinging in Tottenham’s direction soon enough, but who would replace Thomas Frank?

Results and performances are not going well for Spurs at the moment and Thomas Frank is taking a lot of the blame for that.

Reports suggest Tottenham chiefs are willing to give Frank time to turn things around, but that’s certainly not what the majority of fans want.

There are plenty of options to replace Frank, but a new name has emerged as a potential contender. There is a catch, though, and it all depends on Man United.

Michael Carrick taking over at Tottenham could be a great idea

Hear me out: Michael Carrick would be a good pick for Tottenham. For a start, he knows the club and spent two great years at White Hart Lane between 2004 and 2006.

He made 75 appearances for the club and was popular with the fans. Since then, he’s forged a relatively strong CV as a manager.

Carrick’s latest work with Man United as caretaker manager has been brief but incredibly positive. Beating Man City and Arsenal is no mean feat, but Carrick has achieved it within the space of a week.

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He’s a calm, pragmatic, very technical manager who puts a focus on passing, a solid defence, and progressive build-up play. It’s not always pretty, but it’s effective, and at times it’s very slick indeed.

Carrick would not necessarily be much of a drastic change from Thomas Frank in that regard, and he even utilises a 4-2-3-1 formation that would look very familiar. However, his style of play is arguably a little more adventurous without being radical enough to upset the apple cart.

He was consistent at Middlesbrough, if nothing else, having led the Riverside outfit to the precipice of promotion on more than one occasion but falling short. At 44-years-old, Carrick has so much room to grow but already brings a strong level of experience.

However, whether he will be available or not is another matter, as Man United have a big decision to make as to how long they want to keep Carrick at the helm.

There are drawbacks to Carrick appointment

Carrick’s experience in the Premier League is obviously a very small sample size, and that’s something Spurs (and indeed Man United) will be wary about. He did coach Middlesbrough for 136 matches, though, and that’s nothing to be sniffed at.

It is worth noting, however, that Boro fans were increasingly frustrated by Carrick’s football and the fact that he failed to get them promoted.

He registered 63 wins out of 136 games there, to produce a win rate of 46.32% and an average of 1.57 points-per-game. Not bad, but not quite top-level stuff.

One big positive at Middlesbrough is the way Carrick helped young talent develop, particularly the likes of Hayden Hackney. However, it would also be fair to say that he could and should have done more with the squad he was given and the resources at his disposal at Boro.

It would be a risk to hire Carrick, no doubt. But, it could be the kind of fresh start Spurs need.