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Tottenham Hotspur are set to kick off their FA Cup campaign against Aston Villa and will be hoping for a very different outcome in this competition compared to their recent league form. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Aston Villa.

Attention now swiftly turns to the FA Cup for Tottenham Hotspur, who will be hoping for a much different fortune in this tournament compared to their league form.

Spurs have managed just one win in their last five league outings, with their most recent match ending in a disappointing 3-2 defeat at the Vitality Stadium.

A reaction from his players is what Thomas Frank will be desperately hoping for as he looks to make a deep run in a cup competition following Spurs’ early Carabao Cup exit.

When and where Tottenham vs Aston Villa takes place

Tottenham will host Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, 10 January 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:45 (UK time).

How to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa in the FA Cup

Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch the match between Tottenham and Aston Villa live on BBC One, TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, BBC iPlayer, TNT Sports 9, BBC Sport website and discovery+.

Spurs and Aston Villa team news

Coming into this cup tie, Spurs are set to be without Mohammed Kudus, who could be sidelined until March, while Dejan Kulusevski has suffered another setback that is likely to extend his spell on the sidelines.

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Lucas Bergvall is set to be assessed, while Rodrigo Bentancur’s injury does not look encouraging. Meanwhile, James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, Pape Matar Sarr, and Yves Bissouma also remain unavailable.

Aston Villa have their own concerns, with Tyrone Mings a doubt due to a hamstring issue, Amadou Onana also dealing with a hamstring problem, and Ross Barkley sidelined with a knee injury.

Spurs Web prediction for Tottenham vs Aston Villa

This is where sides with bigger squads often tend to shine, as they can keep things fresh through rotation.

However, Spurs are set to struggle to do just that, given they have eight players unavailable for this tie.

With games coming thick and fast every three days in recent weeks, it is only natural that Frank’s players, if not rested, will struggle to deal with Aston Villa, and that will make it easier for Emery’s side to go away with a victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, having been the ones to have knocked Spurs out from the FA Cup last season.

A Ligue 1 star has been offered to Tottenham Hotspur by intermediaries, but other Premier League clubs are also in the race.

It has been reported that Spurs are looking to strengthen at full-back this window in light of Destiny Udogie’s injury issues.

Spurs have had an offer rejected for Santos starlet Souza, with Tottenham’s £8m offer not being enough to clinch the deal. However, Tottenham have since agreed personal terms with Souza and have submitted an improved £13m bid.

It has now emerged that Spurs have been offered the chance to sign another Brazilian full-back, who they have had their eye on for a while.

Tottenham offered a chance to sign Monaco star Vanderson

According to a report in TEAMtalk, the North London club have been contacted by intermediaries regarding AS Monaco’s Vanderson.

The 24-year-old is known for his attacking flair and engine, having scored eight goals and given 16 assists in 137 appearances for the Ligue 1 side.

Vanderson’s impressive displays in France have seen him break into the Brazilian national team, for whom he has won seven caps.

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It is revealed that the full-back is now ready to leave Monaco in January, with agents now working on finding him a new club.

Other Premier League clubs are also in the race for Vanderson

TEAMtalk say that Crystal Palace are also keen to strengthen at full-back and are considering a move for Vanderson.

Meanwhile, Everton and Brighton have also been notified about the availability of the Monaco man, who is eyeing a switch to England.

The outlet adds that it would take an offer of £20m to prise Vanderson away from the Ligue 1 side this month.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for a player who has emerged as one of the best wingers in La Liga over recent years.

Spurs have reportedly prepared a long list of wingers as targets for this month, with the Lilywhites ready to be flexible regarding their top targets.

That perhaps comes down to the North London club’s desperation to add a top-class winger to their squad, which has become even more pressing after the sale of Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace.

According to a new update, a Spaniard, who has been linked with a move to N17 in the past, is also on the club’s January list.

Tottenham consider a move for Atletico Bilbao star Nico Williams

TEAMtalk have now claimed that Atletico Bilbao superstar Nico Williams is also among the potential targets identified by Thomas Frank’s side.

The 23-year-old has emerged as one of the most consistent wingers in La Liga over the past few years and has become an important part of Spain’s international set-up.

Williams, who has scored three goals and picked up three assists this term in 15 league outings, is tied down to an extremely long-term contract, with his current deal running until 2035.

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Spurs will have to change their policy to land Williams

GiveMeSport have relayed this information from TEAMtalk, and they suggest that one factor could make a deal for the Bilbao star challenging to complete for the Lilywhites.

It is revealed that the winger is currently on a £350,000 per week at San Mames, which is considerably higher than what any player at Tottenham Hotspur earns.

Tottenham Hotspur are turning their attention to a Ligue 1 centre-back as the future of Radu Dragusin continues to be the subject of speculation.

It has been widely reported that Dragusin is keen to get some football under his belt after 11 months out of action with an ACL injury.

The Romanian, who made his comeback against Crystal Palace a week and a half ago, is understandably concerned that he might not get game time at Spurs, given that Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso are ahead of him in the pecking order.

Dragusin is wanted by a number of Serie A clubs this month, and the Lilywhites have now reportedly identified a replacement.

Tottenham ready to battle West Ham for English defender

Journalist Ben Jacobs has now revealed that Spurs have identified Toulouse centre-back Charlie Cresswell as a target.

The 23-year-old left Leeds United to join the Ligue 1 side in the summer of 2024 for £3.8m and has since proved to be a huge hit in France.

Jacobs revealed that Spurs are ready to battle West Ham for Cresswell and that the player’s arrival at N17 would allow the club to part ways with Dragusin.

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The journalist said on Last Word on Spurs: “I’m told Charlie Cresswell, the ex-Leeds player who’s also on West Ham United’s radar, is a name that Tottenham are looking at and might be available in January. So if Spurs can find a young and versatile defender, then perhaps that paves the way for Dragusin to leave.”

Dragusin is also attracting interest from Premier League clubs

It is not just multiple Serie A clubs who are vying to sign the Tottenham defender, but also clubs from England.

It has been claimed that Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace have enquired about Dragusin’s availability to Spurs.

Given the amount of interest in the centre-back’s services, the Lilywhites would hope to get a bidding war going and potentially recoup the £26.7m they paid for him two years ago.

There was a moment of unrest between some Tottenham Hotspur players and the visiting supporters following their 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth, and Joao Palhinha has explained why this incident occurred.

There was a toxic atmosphere around Tottenham Hotspur last season due to unacceptable results in the Premier League. However, the Europa League triumph last May meant that the campaign ended on an unlikely positive note.

Despite this, the level of unrest between the team and their supporters is well and truly back, with Thomas Frank receiving boos after each of their past few matches.

Wednesday was one of the worst instances of this toxicity yet, with Micky van de Ven seen in a heated exchange with a Spurs fan after the full-time whistle. Joao Palhinha and Pedro Porro also appeared to have words with a specific individual in the travelling support.

Joao Palhinha plays down clash with the Tottenham fans

Although van de Ven in particular appeared to be angry with someone in the away section, Palhinha has insisted the incident is not a big deal.

The goalscorer of an overhead kick has sought to bring unity between the players and supporters by insisting they both want the same thing.

He told Sun Sport: “It was just the supporters [who] were sharing their frustrations. We, of course, understand, we respect them first of all. I just said we are fighting for all the same.

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“We want to win, not just the players, the staff and the supporters. We are trying to get the wins that, in my opinion, we deserve in the last games.”

Palhinha was unlucky to be on the losing team against Bournemouth

While Spurs fans might not agree with Palhinha that Tottenham deserved victories in their recent matches, the Portuguese star does deserve some sympathy.

It was Palhinha who drew Spurs level after 78 minutes, and he did so in style with a beautiful overhead kick. However, he was ultimately let down by his team, who failed to hold onto the draw.

Tottenham insider Paul O’Keefe has made an interesting revelation about the club’s January targets amid continued links with Souza.

While most of the focus over recent weeks has been on which big-name attacker Tottenham will bring through the door this month, the Lilywhites are also looking to strengthen other areas across the squad.

One of those is in defence, with reports indicating that Spurs are keen on adding a left-back to their squad due to the injury woes of Destiny Udogie.

It turns out that two teenage left-backs are on the North London club’s radar this month

Tottenham insider confirms interest in French left-back

Over the last 48 hours, it has been widely reported that Spurs have had an offer rejected for 19-year-old Santos starlet Souza.

Paul O’Keefe has now confirmed that the teenager is indeed on the Lilywhites’ wishlist, but he revealed that Souza is not the only 19-year-old left-back the club are looking at.

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Responding to a question from a fan on social media, the Tottenham Hotspur insider claimed that the club are also eyeing Toulese youngster Dayann Methalie.

Methalie only broke into the Toulese starting eleven at the start of this season, but has already made the left-back spot his own, even featuring as a wing-back at times for the Ligue 1 side.

The profile of Spurs’ left-back targets tells a story

The fact that Tottenham are targetting a young, up-and-coming left-back suggests that Thomas Frank sees Destiny Udogie as his first choice.

The club are clearly bringing in a backup, and they can afford to groom a teenager for the next six months, with Ben Davies’ contract running out in the summer.

Unlike other positions, where Tottenham need a readymade starter, the club are future-proofing for the left-back spot.

A new report has shed light on Souza’s stance regarding a move to Tottenham Hotspur in the January transfer window.

The Lilywhites have seemingly identified the 19-year-old as their top left-back target and are now pushing aggressively to land him.

A few days ago, Tottenham had an £8m offer for Souza rejected by Santos, who felt that the teenager is more valuable on the back of his contributions last term, which helped them stay clear of relegation.

It has since emerged that Spurs are ready to make an improved offer for Souza, but Thomas Frank’s men face competition for the left-back’s signature from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

Souza is open to joining Tottenham this month

Journalist Eduardo Burgos has now taken to social media to reveal that the Santos starlet is ready to join Spurs this month.

He claims that Souza is attracted by the prospect of playing in the Premier League and living in London, while he also likes the project that the Lilywhites have presented to him.

Burgos also confirms that Santos are expected to soon receive a second offer from the North Londoners, which could be worth double their initial offer.

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He wrote on X: “Souza is open to signing with Tottenham. He likes the option of playing in the Premier League and living in London, in addition to the sports project they present to him. Santos awaits the new offer. It will be almost double the first one (10M€). Busy days.”

How much do Santos want for Souza?

Various sources have indicated over the last 48 hours that talks between the two clubs are continuing despite the rejected first offer.

This includes an update from TEAMtalk, who claimed that Santos have asked Spurs to pay €20m (£17.3m) for Souza.

However, the publication also revealed that the young full-back is on the radars of BlueCo (Chelsea owners) and City Group (Manchester City owners), as well as several clubs in Spain and Germany.

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Fabio Paratici’s proposed move from Tottenham to Fiorentina is turning out to be a lot more complicated than the Serie A club expected.

It has now been reported by the Italian press for a week and a half that an announcement on Paratici’s Tottenham exit is expected soon, but there has been no such development.

The Spurs sporting director had agreed a contract to become Fiorentina’s head of football last week, but he still has not officially completed the move.

Some Italian outlets suggested that Paratici was due in Florence on Monday to sign for La Viola, but it turns out that the deal is not proving easy.

Fiorentina finding negotiations with Spurs complicated

It has now been revealed by Corriere Fiorentino (as relayed by Sport Witness) that the Serie A club are finding it difficult to strike a quick deal with Spurs.

Paratici still has two years left on his contract in North London, which means that the Italian club have to pay compensation to the Premier League side.

The report says that it is requiring a lot of patience on Fiorentina’s part, with the Serie A side finding the negotiations with Spurs to be a ‘mystical experience’.

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It is explained that when Paratici accepted Fiorentina’s offer, he warned the club that Tottenham could be tricky to deal with, and that is now proving to be true.

Fabio Paratici is still expected to complete Tottenham exit

Corriere Fiorentino make it clear that despite the protracted negotiations, Paratici’s switch to Florence is not in doubt.

It is just a case of Tottenham looking after their own interests and not wanting to make it easy for the Serie A club.

The report suggests that it could take until the end of the month before all details are agreed on by the two clubs, but Fiorentina are so confident of getting Paratici that they have started making plans with the Italian on how to improve their squad.

There has been a big update on Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande after Mohammed Kudus’ latest injury.

Among the various big-name wingers linked with a move to Spurs, Diomande is perhaps the option which has excited the supporters the most.

Spurs have already held talks with the RB Leipzig man’s representatives after scouting him extensively this season.

It was previously reported that Man United could be the Lilywhites’ biggest competitors for Diomande, but two other clubs are also thought to be involved.

Tottenham involved in a four-way battle for Yan Diomande

It has now been reported by talkSPORT that Spurs and Man United remain keen on the Ivory Coast international, and they have been joined in the race for the player by two other European giants.

The report says that Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have also launched enquiries on the Leipzig winger this month.

The outlet adds that the feeling among suitors is that the Bundesliga club’s €100m (£87.2m) price tag is nothing but grandstanding.

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The interested clubs believe that they can sign the 19-year-old for a fee closer to closer to €60m (£52.3m).

Summer transfer more likely for Diomande

It has been asserted by talkSPORT that Leipzig have no intention of selling their talismanic winger in the middle of the season.

Additionally, Diomande’s participation in the African Cup of Nations further complicates a potential January move for the player.

Tottenham fans have been left frustrated once more following reports that yet another key player is set to spend an extended spell on the sidelines.

Tottenham Hotspur are already dealing with a growing list of absentees, with injuries continuing to disrupt momentum at a time when stability is badly needed.

Dominic Solanke and James Maddison remain sidelined, leaving Thomas Frank short of key attacking options, although Lucas Bergvall has returned to fitness and Xavi Simons is back available after serving a three-game suspension, providing a timely boost.

However, Spurs now face the risk of losing Mohammed Kudus after the winger picked up an injury in the Lilywhites’ clash against Sunderland last weekend.

Tottenham fans react as Mohammed Kudus faces extended spell on the sidelines

It is believed that the wide forward’s injury could be longer than initially expected, with Tottenham now looking to step up plans to sign a winger this month after scans showed that Mohammed Kudus’ issue is worse than first feared.

Tottenham fans have since reacted to the latest update on the winger’s condition, with frustration dominating the response online.

Reacting to the news, one fan said: “Spurs news is always ‘could’, ‘step up’ and still only ‘plans’. It is never ‘Spurs will buy’.” Another added: “Tottenham being Tottenham. See you next season, king. Have fun in the treatment room with the rest of our attack.”

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A third supporter wrote: “Dejan Kulusevski being injured and Brennan Johnson being poor has meant that Frank irresponsibly ran Kudus into the ground. We have gone to zero options at a time when we do not even have anyone nailed down on that left-hand side. What a shambles of squad planning.”

Another kept it brief: “We are getting relegated.”

While a final fan added: “‘Could’ – are you taking the p**s? We needed a winger in summer, waited in the January window, sold a winger, now have an injured winger and now we could step up our plans. It should be a priority regardless.”

Spurs attacking depth under growing scrutiny

Spurs are gradually losing their attacking options, and that is a serious concern for Thomas Frank, whose side has looked blunt going forward in recent weeks.

Brennan Johnson has been sold and is yet to be replaced, further depleting depth in the forward line at a demanding stage of the season.

At present, Spurs have Wilson Odobert, Mathys Tel and Kolo Muani as their only wide options, which is far from ideal with fixtures coming thick and fast.