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Tottenham Hotspur may soon be forced into a decision over the future of one of their fringe players, with interest beginning to build from overseas and uncertainty surrounding his role in north London.

Antonin Kinsky has found game time hard to come by since his move to Tottenham Hotspur last winter window.

That is often the struggle with second-choice goalkeepers, who need to bide their time and wait in the wings while the first choice gets most of the minutes.

Thomas Frank has revealed that Kinsky is not happy being in the wings, and the Czech youngster is now attracting interest from elsewhere.

Tottenham consider Antonin Kinsky loan decision

This is according to Sabah (as relayed by Sport Witness), who report that Tottenham’s Antonin Kinsky is an alternative option for Turkish side Besiktas, who are looking to sign a goalkeeper during the winter window.

It is understood that the Turkish-based side has already made contact with the Spurs’ number two shot-stopper ahead of what could be another winter move for the Czech international.

Kinsky, 22, has played 180 minutes of EFL Cup football this season, and it is believed that Spurs officials have been asked whether they are prepared to loan the young goalkeeper out.

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Tottenham have not dismissed it immediately, with the Istanbul club now reported to be waiting on a final decision from north London.

Spurs goalkeeper linked as Chelsea situation complicates move

Sabah also explained that Kinsky is not the only goalkeeper Besiktas is interested in.

In fact, the Spurs goalkeeper is only an alternative to their main target, Chelsea’s Filip Jorgensen, who they have been working hard to secure and have even offered an 18-month loan with a purchase option.

However, Enzo Maresca and Chelsea parting ways has created uncertainty over the new manager’s stance, stalling that move and leading to Kinsky becoming an option.

Yang Min-hyeok has been getting on well at Portsmouth and Tottenham Hotspur believe he is now ready for a greater challenge.

It has only been a year since Yang Min-hyeok officially joined Tottenham Hotspur, but he has already built up plenty of experience in English football.

The Korean spent the second half of last season on loan at QPR, played for Spurs in pre-season and then joined Portsmouth on a temporary basis.

Yang has been playing well for the Championship strugglers and he recently scored with the last kick of the game to help his team seal a 2-1 victory over Charlton Athletic.

Tottenham secure a third loan for Yang Min-hyeok

Thanks to his performances for Portsmouth, Spurs have awarded Yang with a favourable loan move until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old will depart his current team who sit just one point above relegation and join Coventry City, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Coventry are top of the Championship by comfortable margins and Yang will continue to help them push for promotion to the Premier League, with a deal between the clubs agreed today.

Yang must avoid suffering the same fate as other Spurs youngsters

Although Yang has enjoyed his time at Portsmouth, it will be harder to make an impact at a team who are already thriving in the Championship.

There have already been instances of Tottenham sending young players out on loan only for them to face difficulties. Mikey Moore had to endure a tough start at Rangers and Jamie Donley departed Stoke City after a disastrous spell which had to be cut short.

This is a big move for Yang and he must show he has what it takes to start for a team who have been doing very well with the players they already possess.

Tottenham Hotspur head to the south coast under mounting pressure, with Thomas Frank able to call on Xavi Simons once again.

Tottenham Hotspur continue to fail to make dropped points around them count, with back-to-back draws in their last two league fixtures.

Results have been poor, as have the performances on the pitch, leaving many Tottenham fans frustrated with Thomas Frank, who was booed following the 1-1 draw against Sunderland last time out.

Attention now turns to an away trip to the Vitality Stadium, where struggling Bournemouth await, and victory will be of the essence as Spurs remain in the bottom half of the league table.

Let us now take a look at how we expect Thomas Frank to line up against Bournemouth on Wednesday.

Tottenham predicted XI vs Bournemouth

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: The Italian could not make it three clean sheets on the bounce following Brian Brobbey’s emphatic finish on Sunday; nevertheless, he should keep his spot between the sticks.

Right-back – Pedro Porro: Tottenham could hand Porro a rest here and move Djed Spence to his spot if Frank wants to keep things fresh on his flank, but no changes are expected on Wednesday night.

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Centre-back – Cristian Romero: The Argentine should keep his spot in the starting XI, having been involved in Spurs’ goal against Sunderland last time out.

Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: He remains Spurs’ best performer so far this season, grabbed the assist against the Black Cats, and the Dutchman is expected to retain his starting spot.

Left-back – Djed Spence: He was rested against Sunderland, with Ben Davies handed a rare start, but should return to the starting XI.

Pivot midfielder – Rodrigo Bentancur: The Uruguayan remains Frank’s preferred option in the pivot role and should start on Wednesday.

Pivot midfielder – Archie Gray: The youngster continues to develop in midfield, which is only good for Tottenham, and with Frank trusting him more, he should continue alongside Bentancur.

Attacking midfielder – Xavi Simons: The Dutchman is set to be back in contention for Spurs having completed his three game suspension and should return to the starting XI on Wednesday

Right winger – Wilson Odobert: Brennan Johnson has sealed a move to Crystal Palace, and Mohammed Kudus’ form has dipped in recent weeks, which could see Frank freshen things up on the right.

Striker – Richarlison: The Brazil international remains the leading marksman for Spurs and should lead the line here.

Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action looking to arrest a frustrating run of results as they head to the south coast to face Bournemouth under the lights. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Bournemouth.

Tottenham Hotspur once again avoided defeat last time out in the Premier League when newly promoted Sunderland faced them at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It was a league fixture that ended in a 1-1 draw after Spurs went ahead through a Ben Davies goal, but they could not see the game through, with Brian Brobbey equalising for the Black Cats.

That result leaves Spurs in the bottom half of the Premier League table, having once more failed to take advantage of dropped points among their top-five rivals.

When and where Bournemouth vs Tottenham takes place

Bournemouth will host Tottenham at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30 (UK time).

How to watch Bournemouth vs Tottenham in the Premier League

Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Golf.

Bournemouth and Spurs team news

Spurs still have several players unavailable for this clash, as Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke remain sidelined with long-term injuries.

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Lucas Bergvall made the bench last time out against Brentford, while Destiny Udogie is working his way back to full fitness and could feature; meanwhile, Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma are away on AFCON duty. Xavi Simons returns from suspension.

Bournemouth also have several injury concerns, with Matai Akinmboni sidelined by a muscle injury, Veljko Milosavljevic out with a knee problem, Ryan Christie dealing with a knock, Tyler Adams unavailable through injury, and Ben Gannon Doak ruled out with a hamstring issue.

Spurs Web prediction for Tottenham vs Bournemouth

Thomas Frank continues to struggle to deliver the sort of front-foot attacking football Spurs fans want to see.

Boring draws, with just a single goal scored and a combined xG of 2.19 alongside two big chances created across their last two outings, have left supporters increasingly frustrated.

Bournemouth have their own injury problems and are often involved in high-scoring matches, which will provide a stern test for Frank’s side both defensively and offensively.

Failure to secure a victory against a struggling Bournemouth outfit will only increase the pressure on a manager who has already been booed by his own fans.

A former Norwich City man is rated very highly at Tottenham and is moving near the top of the club’s January shopping list.

Spurs are thought to be eyeing a move for several ambitious wide-forwards, with the Lilywhites said to be keen on making a statement signing this month.

However, Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with a young Greek winger, who would be an unfamiliar name for many supporters.

It first emerged back in November that Spurs are assessing a move for Club Brugge’s Christos Tzolis, and it has now emerged that the 23-year-old has some big fans at the North London club.

Tottenham staff want club to prioritise signing Christos Tzolis

A new report in TEAMtalk has revealed that Tzolis is ‘hugely respected’ by the Spurs analytics and scouting department.

The report says that while Tottenham are continuing to eye moves for high-profile names such as Savinho and Maghnes Akliouche, the Club Brugge man is also high up on their wishlist.

In fact, the club’s recruitment team rates Tzolis very highly, with Spurs’ analytical staff and a high-ranking scout believing that the Greek star should be their priority target.

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The outlet added that the North London club have been watching the 23-year-old regularly over the last few months.

How much would Spurs have to pay for Tzolis?

The former Norwich City man has made impressive progress since leaving Fortuna Düsseldorf for Brugge in 2024.

Tzolis finished last season with 21 goals and 16 assists, and he has already notched up 11 goals and 15 assists this term across all competitions.

TEAMtalk say that his outstanding numbers have seen the winger’s value skyrocket, with Burgge wanting ‘at least’ €40m (£35m) for their talisman.

A new report has shed light on the fee that Manchester City are likely to demand for Savinho amid links with a move to Tottenham.

It has been widely reported that Spurs could reignite their interest in Savinho after missing out on their top target, Antoine Semenyo.

However, there have been mixed reports on whether the Brazilian will be on the market in the January transfer window.

While some sources have claimed that Man City could let Savinho leave if they land Semenyo, other publications have insisted that Pep Guardiola’s men do not plan on selling the 21-year-old mid-season.

Tottenham will have to break the bank for Savinho

GiveMeSport have now asserted that Tottenham Hotspur could test the Manchester club’s resolve to hang on to Savinho over the coming weeks.

It is explained that Spurs were willing to pay £70m to bring the Brazilian to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last summer, but City refused to let him go.

The report states that Thomas Frank’s side would have to offer a similar fee this month to convince the Manchester club to part ways with the winger.

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It is suggested that City are unlikely to hold any negotiations over for Savinho unless that kind of fee is on the table.

Spurs are hoping City have changed their mind

It was claimed by talkSPORT a few days ago that Tottenham are hopeful City would be more receptive to an offer for Savinho this month than they were in the summer.

It was reported in TEAMtalk last week that Spurs first want to speak to Savinho to find out if he is keen on a move to N17.

If the 21-year-old expresses a desire to remain at City and fight for a place, Tottenham are not expected to test the waters with an offer.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have been reacting to reports of a rejected bid for a Brazilian prospect, with frustration quickly bubbling to the surface online.

The winter window is now in full swing, and Tottenham Hotspur are expected to be one of the busiest clubs in the transfer market as they look to strengthen their squad following a £100 million injection ahead of the window opening.

A first piece of business has already been completed, with Brennan Johnson sold to Crystal Palace for £33.5 million, but reports suggest Spurs are not finished yet.

It has been claimed that Tottenham, in a bid to strengthen the left-back position, submitted an £8 million ($10.7m) bid for Santos left-back Souza, which was rejected, with the Brazilian side hesitant to accept an offer for a teenager they rate highly and believe could increase in value.

Tottenham fans react to Spurs bid for Brazilian left-back Souza

Spurs fans, who are expecting a big window of activity, have now shared their reaction to the latest report surrounding Tottenham’s attempt to land a new left-back, and many supporters have been left frustrated.

One fan said: “Just what we need, another unproven kid. Looks great on you tube” Another added: “This club loves messing around bro, even with Levy gone we still penny pinching” One more commented: “All this apparent money and we’re bidding £8m”

Another fan stated: “We can’t even get deals done for £10M prospects ffs. No indication that anything has changed under ENIC 2.0” Another contributed: “And people thought Levy being gone would magically fix all of our low-balling bids and how we act in the market lol ENIC have always been the issue”

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Meanwhile, a final added: “Levy gone but the low balling continues”

Why full-back depth remains a concern for Spurs

Spurs do need depth at full-back, with realistic options limited to Djed Spence, Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie.

Ben Davies can operate in the wide areas, but he is not expected to start a large number of games for Tottenham at this stage of his career.

Udogie has struggled with injuries, making reliable cover on the left important, while Porro has little competition on the right, something that is required if he is to continue improving.

This winter window is therefore a significant one for ENIC, who have plenty to prove if they are to change the perception many Spurs fans currently hold.

Thomas Frank reacted against Sunderland after being criticised by Tottenham fans for what he did against Brentford.

Tottenham’s home form across 2025 was shocking, and the club did not have the start they would have hoped for to 2026, being held to a 1-1 draw by Sunderland in North London.

However, Frank did make some tactical modifications to the side, which suggests that he is taking on board some of the criticism.

The Dane played Wilson Odobert in the number ten role, which was a welcome change to the conservative three-man midfield he played at the Gtech Community Stadium, and he made another big call in the matchday squad.

Thomas Frank named Tottenham starlet on the bench against Sunderland

Some Spurs fans questioned why Luca Williams-Barnett was not included in the squad against Brentford, suggesting that Frank is as scared to play kids as some of his predecessors were.

The 52-year-old rectified that mistake on Sunday, naming Williams-Barnett among his matchday squad.

The 17-year-old has 15 goals and seven assists to his name in 16 outings for the U18s and U21s this term, but the Tottenham boss opted not to bring him on, despite his lack of attacking options on the bench.

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Frank explains why he did not bring on Luca Williams-Barnett

The Dane explained that he would have introduced the teenager if Tottenham had been on top and looked like scoring a second goal.

However, given how the contest was going, he felt that bringing on Joao Palhinha and Lucas Bergvall would benefit the side more by shoring them up at the back.

When asked why Williams-Barnett was not introduced, Frank told Football.London: “I think it was not a game where we were just, boom, on top of it, and we just need that goal, and we were just controlling the game. So if that was the case, then it could have been a different decision.

“I think when we put Joao and Lucas on, there’s been a lot of running, and it was a little bit back and forth. So Lucas played 10 many times, and been a very good creative player for us, so that was more or less like-for-like for Wilson.

“And then with Joao for Archie, it was a game where we, I think it’s fair to say, maybe lacked the exact cutting edge. Maybe it would be good just to make sure we could win 1-0, which we unfortunately couldn’t.”

Mohammed Kudus is the latest Tottenham Hotspur player to suffer an injury, but there is a possibility that two players will be back before the end of January.

Tottenham Hotspur have not yet experienced an injury crisis that quite compares to the magnitude of last season, but there are still a number of key players out of action.

Mohammed Kudus is the club’s most recent casualty, as the winger was unable to continue after only 19 minutes against Sunderland.

This will concern Thomas Frank because Spurs still have six fixtures left to fulfil before the first month of the year concludes.

Two Tottenham players could return from injury this month

There is no news as of yet on when Kudus is likely to return to the Tottenham first-team squad. As for the other unavailable players, James Maddison is still out with a long-term injury and Dejan Kulusevski will not play until next month at the earliest, according to The Standard.

However, Destiny Udogie is in contention for a return this month and Dominic Solanke has been training with his team at Hotspur Way.

Neither player will be fit to face Bournemouth on Wednesday, but it is positive to see that their time away from competitive football is almost over.

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Spurs have important fixtures coming up

It is hard to see when Tottenham can give their regular starters a break in January. Every Premier League fixture matters at this stage, while the FA Cup is the club’s only realistic chance at winning a trophy this season.

Spurs also have two league phase matches remaining in the Champions League and victories would likely put them in the top eight. As a result, they would have two fewer fixtures to play later on than the teams who finish in the play-off spots.

Therefore, it is important that players out with injuries return as quickly as possible so Tottenham have a better chance at getting results across all competitions.

Tottenham Hotspur have recorded a second successive draw in the Premier League, but many will feel the hosts should have put the game to bed when they had the lead.

Here are five things we have learned as Spurs continue to face pressure from their own supporters after another poor showing.

Spurs played well in the first half

Despite throwing the game away, Tottenham actually played some good football in the first half against Sunderland.

There was more balance in attack, with a natural wide option on the left and Wilson Odobert had some decent moments in a more central role.

Spurs pressed well and did not allow Sunderland to play their football in the first half. It is just a shame they were unable to take advantage with a second goal, because the visitors were allowed back into the game in the latter stages.

Mohammed Kudus’ injury has come at the worst possible time for Tottenham

Of course Mohammed Kudus has picked up his first injury as a Spurs player immediately after Brennan Johnson was sold to Crystal Palace.

Johnson was starting less and less for Tottenham and he barely featured on the right under Thomas Frank, because the manager preferred Kudus.

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However, Spurs are now without both players, which leaves them in a concerning position as fixtures continue stacking up. The one positive is that this could cause the board to act with more urgency in the January transfer window, rather than leaving their business until the last minute.

Mathys Tel was a bright spark in the Spurs team

It would not be surprising if Mathys Tel is sent out on loan either sooner or later and his performance yesterday is unlikely to change that.

However, the 20-year-old did look bright in the first half against Sunderland and he got some shots on goal, despite not occupying the centre forward position.

With Kudus out, Tel could be handed more chances in the first-team. This would be a great opportunity because he has not been allowed to build up a run of form up to this point due to a lack of game time.

Randal Kolo Muani is not doing enough to earn a permanent Tottenham move

What a chance it was when a very good ball was played inside to Randal Kolo Muani when Spurs held a 1-0 lead. However, he completely missed the ball and eventually opted to shoot from a wide position, putting it out for a goal kick.

Other than this mistake, it is difficult to identify what Muani actually did to help Tottenham on Sunday and it is not the first time this conversation is taking place.

Whether Muani plays as a striker or as a winger, he is not doing enough for Spurs and scoring goals definitely appears to be a problem. As things stand, the Frenchman will be going straight back to PSG in the summer and Tottenham will not consider placing a bid to secure his services.

Thomas Frank needs to stop always erring on the side of caution

It was common when Jose Mourinho was in charge for Spurs to take a 1-0 lead and prioritise holding onto it, only to concede a goal in the latter stages of a game.

Frank’s Tottenham reign is seeing similar themes and this was certainly the case as Sunderland robbed the hosts of a victory, thanks to a late Brian Brobbey goal.

There appears to be a continual desire by Frank either to hold onto a one-goal lead, or to defend in order to secure a draw. However, this strategy could ultimately be costing Spurs points, because sometimes the best way to stay on top is by scoring again.