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Tottenham Hotspur are set to reach out to a Premier League winger to find out whether he is keen on joining them in January.

It has been widely reported that signing a top-class winger is Spurs’ top priority during the January window.

However, with Tottenham expected to miss out on Antoine Semenyo, the club are thought to be eyeing other wide players.

Over recent days, it has been reported that Spurs could reignite their interest in the £70m-rated Savinho after missing out on the Brazilian in the summer, and it has now emerged that the Lilywhites have begun doing the groundwork.

Tottenham making fresh explorations for Savinho

According to TEAMtalk, the Lilywhites are now making a fresh approach to find out whether Savinho is genuinely interested in leaving Man City in January.

The North Londoners have been keeping an eye on how the winger has fitted in at City since their approach last summer, and they believe that a door could open during the upcoming transfer window.

Before Tottenham Hotspur attempt to formally test the waters with an offer for Savinho, they first want to find out if the 21-year-old is keen on a switch to N17.

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The wide-man gave clear indications that he fancied a switch to Spurs in the summer, and Thomas Frank’s men will now find out through intermediaries whether he has changed his mind or not.

If Savinho tells Tottenham that he is willing to fight for a place at the Etihad Stadium, the Lilywhites will not bother making a renewed offer for the player.

Spurs are also eyeing another Man City attacker

Some outlets have suggested that Tottenham are plotting an ambitious move for Omar Marmoush, who, like Savinho, has found game time hard to come by at City this term.

It was reported last week that Man City could let one of Savinho or Marmoush leave if they land Semenyo from Bournemouth.

Tottenham Hotspur have just received some encouraging news in their pursuit of a winger who is thought to be at the top of their wishlist.

The big question for Tottenham is which winger they will focus their attention on, as it now appears that the Lilywhites are expected to fall short in their pursuit of Antoine Semenyo.

According to sources, one of the names at the top of the North London club’s wishlist is a 20-year-old who is viewed as one of the best young attackers in Serie A.

It emerged a couple of weeks ago that Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz would be a dream signing for Tottenham, who have keenly scouted the Turkish international.

Juventus struggling to tie down Tottenham target Kenan Yildiz

A new report in TuttoJuve has now claimed that a tug-of-war is currently ongoing between Yildiz and Bianconeri over a contract renewal.

The youngster is thought to be demanding a salary of £5m per year to sign on the dotted line as he wants his wages to reflect his importance in the squad.

However, Juve are facing serious financial pressures and his demands are proving too much for the Serie A giants.

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The report adds that Yildiz is not short of admirers, with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur willing to offer the Turk the salary he is demanding.

Spurs face competition from two London rivals for Yildiz

TuttoJuve say that the Lilywhites are not the only Premier League club chasing the winger, with Arsenal and Chelsea also willing to meet his salary demands.

The Gunners allegedly see Yildiz as a partner to Martin Odegaard to help build attacks, while the Blues have also been tracking the youngster closely.

The publication adds that Juve are still fighting to hang onto the versatile attacker, but they could be resigned to losing him in January if the contract talks do not reach the desired conclusion.

Tottenham Hotspur have now finalised a decision on Luka Vuskovic amidst transfer interest from around Europe.

While things have not been looking rosy for the Spurs this season, the one thing that the supporters will undoubtedly be excited about is the quality of young talent at the club.

Mikey Moore is now impressing at Rangers, while academy starlet Luca Williams-Barnett is doing special things at the youth level.

However, the player Spurs fans will be most excited about is Luka Vuskovic, who has seen his market value double this season in light of his brilliant displays on loan for Hamburg.

Luka Vuskovic will not be returning to Tottenham in January

Vuskovic has been described as ‘an exceptional talent’ by Bundesliga experts, and the youngster is being backed to evolve into one of the best centre-backs in the game.

Given Tottenham’s struggles this season, some may wonder if it would make sense for Thomas Frank’s men to recall the Croat in January.

Journalist Seb Stafford-Bloor has now revealed on The Athletic that Spurs do have the option to cut short the 18-year-old’s loan spell at HSV next month.

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However, he states that Tottenham have no plans to do that, with the teenager expected to remain at the Volksparkstadion until next summer.

Vuskovic is generating plenty of transfer interest

It has been revealed that the Spurs centre-back is attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

That includes Bayern Munich, whose advances for Vuskovic have been knocked back by Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur are now at risk of falling behind their Premier League rivals in the race for a six-time title winner.

As the January transfer window draws closer, one Tottenham Hotspur star’s long-term future at the club appears to be up in the air.

Reports indicate that Spurs have started looking for potential replacements for Guglielmo Vicario, and a Barcelona star is thought to be one of the names on the Lilywhites’ wishlist.

Tottenham are reportedly eyeing a move for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who has now fallen behind Joan Garcia in Hansi Flick’s pecking order at Camp Nou.

Last week, a report in Sport suggested that even though Besiktas, Bologna, and Ajax have expressed an interest in the Barca star, Ter Stegen is waiting for an approach from Spurs.

This was because the 33-year-old prefers moving to the Premier League, but Tottenham’s pursuit of the goalkeeper may have just got a lot harder.

A new report in Radio Marca claims that Aston Villa have now initiated contact with Ter Stegen ahead of the January window.

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The report suggests that Unai Emery values the German goalkeeper’s experience and sees him as an option to replace Emiliano Martinez, who has been linked with a move away from Villa Park.

Chances of January Ter Stegen transfer played down

While Radio Marca seem to suggest that the Barca star is on his way out, one journalist disagrees.

Just a few days ago, Dean Jones suggested that Tottenham target Ter Stegen is not in a hurry to leave Camp Nou in January.

Jones also pointed out that covering the former Borussia Monchengladbach man’s high salary may be an issue for the North London club.

Tottenham Hotspur have been without both Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski for the entire 2025/26 season so far, and a return doesn’t appear to be close.

Tottenham Hotspur continue to manage the absences of a few of their key stars this season under Thomas Frank.

Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison remain out as they continue to nurse long-term injuries and work on their rehabilitation.

Frank has not been entirely open about the progress of these players, often giving blunt, short updates, but now a Premier League injury expert has shared what he knows about the fitness of the three injured stars.

Premier League injury expert Ben Dinnery has explained that Tottenham supporters should not expect quick returns for Solanke or Kulusevski, while also casting doubt over whether Maddison will feature again this season.

Speaking to Casino Beats, Dinnery outlined the current situation surrounding Solanke’s ongoing ankle issue.

Detailing the complications of the striker’s recovery, Dinnery said: “Dominic Solanke’s ankle issue has proven to be problematic for some time. The initial concern was that if he treaded conservatively, he would get through the injury.

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“That proved not to be the case, and he ended up having a small procedure to remedy the niggle. He is responding well, but we will have a better understanding around the extent of his injury and when he can be expected to return once he is back on the training pitch.

“Initial signs suggested Dejan Kulusevski would have been back playing for Spurs around August or September, which I always thought was a bit optimistic, but there have been multiple setbacks in his recovery.

“As with all long-term injuries, it is the final phase of rehabilitation when players are increasing intensities and they are working more towards gameplay situations and movement patterns.

“Any return to play this season for James Maddison would be a huge bonus, but whether that is a realistic expectation is up for debate.

“I think the view of Spurs’ backroom staff will be to get Maddison through this season and have full focus on a strong pre-season on his road to full recovery.

“ACL injuries were once career-ending or, at the very least, career-threatening. While it is not to the same extent anymore, it still is very serious and there are very limited opportunities to accelerate the recovery process.”

Spurs handed minor boost despite ongoing injury concerns

While Maddison, Kulusevski and Solanke continue to work their way back to full fitness, Spurs received a welcome boost in their last league encounter with Crystal Palace.

Long-term absentees Kota Takai and Radu Dragusin finally made an appearance in a matchday squad in the Premier League, although the latter had featured a week earlier.

Takai did not make it onto the pitch and was an unused substitute, but Dragusin finally returned to competitive action, featuring for five minutes.

Alasdair Gold has revealed which positions Tottenham Hotspur will prioritise over the next two transfer windows.

Going by the speculation over the last few weeks, it appears Spurs could be set for a busy January in terms of incomings and outgoings.

Thomas Frank is looking to put his own imprint on this squad, and it has been claimed that the Tottenham boss will be handed a £150m transfer war chest for January.

Over the last couple of months, several reports have indicated that Spurs’ priority is to sign a top-class left-winger, but it has now been claimed that the Lilywhites are also keen on upgrades in other areas.

Four positions Tottenham want to strengthen

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has now backed up the claim that a left-back is a priority next month, but he reveals that the North Londoners want to replace the entire left-hand side of the team.

It does not come as a surprise to hear that Tottenham also want a left-back, given that Ben Davies is in the final year of his contract and Destiny Udogie continues to struggle with injuries.

Gold adds that over the next two transfer windows, Tottenham also want to add a midfielder and another centre-back to their squad.

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Why Spurs fans should not expect too many signings in January

In his post-match press conference on Sunday, Thomas Frank was non-committal about Tottenham’s January objectives, stating that the Lilywhites will only act if the right opportunities present themselves.

One can understand why the Dane said that, as only a small fraction of transfers are done during January, with clubs often hesitant to sell top players mid-season.

While there is no doubt that the Tottenham squad is in desperate need of reinforcements, it is unlikely that the club would make more than two signings next month, particularly if they get the sense that more ideal targets would be on the market in the summer.

Thomas Frank has revealed why he is convinced Tottenham are moving in the right direction despite the team’s poor results over the last few months.

Over the last week, reports have been doing the rounds that Spurs are identifying potential replacements for Frank on the back of the Lilywhites’ continued struggles in the Premier League.

Tottenham’s win at Selhurst Park on Sunday was thus a huge result for the Dane and temporarily lifts some of the pressure that was building on him.

Frank admitted that he was delighted with the resilience his players showed against Crystal Palace, and he has now explained why the Lilywhites are moving in the right direction.

Thomas Frank defends Tottenham’s recent form

Over recent weeks, the Spurs boss has been bullish that he is the right man to make the club competitive, and he has now insisted that the team’s recent form has not been as bad as the results suggest.

The Tottenham boss claimed that his players have not delivered two poor performances in a row, even though they have not always got the results that their displays have deserved.

When asked if his main challenge is to show enough in the short-term to get an opportunity to build something over the long-term, the Dane told Sky Sports: “Yeah, I think that’s fair. I think it doesn’t work if you say, ‘Ah, the pros are, by the way, are so good. We have so many nice underlying performance indicators, but by the way, we lost 15 games in a row’. It doesn’t work like that, so we need to win, and we need to win, hopefully, a lot of football matches.

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“But what I like is that we haven’t had two bad performances in a row. Maybe we lost two games in a row, but not two bad performances. I think it’s a big difference. We performed terribly against Arsenal, which is very bad. But we put in a very good performance against PSG, for example.

“As an example, bad performance against Nottingham Forest, but a good performance against Liverpool. I know we lost it, but that’s what you need to look at. And that’s a good indicator of how we bounce back, how we work with the players and the team. And I think that’s a sign of something going in the right direction.”

Frank says three Tottenham players have never looked better

The 52-year-old insists that he is seeing a big improvement in intangibles such as attitude and togetherness, but confessed that the Lilywhites also need to add quality to the squad.

Frank also suggested that several Spurs players are now playing their best football for the club.

When asked how Tottenham can take the next step in 2026, Frank responded: “I think working very hard on that competitive culture every day, the small bits with the players, all the good habits – let’s say winning habits – where we work very hard, where we have that attitude, comfortable, humble, where we use our togetherness to really work as a team and the passion to want to get better.

“So the path, as I say it, I think that’s a big thing we work on very, very hard. And if we do that well, then I know we’ll be more and more consistent. The challenge is we are playing a lot of games, and we’re playing every three or four days, so that’s a challenge.

“And then it also holds two transfer windows, which is also important. I said many times, I’m very happy with my squad. I’m very happy with the players, but I also think it’s fair to say that we also need, over time, to do what we can to strengthen the squad.

“I think Micky van de Ven has almost never looked better. Consistent, been available for every minute. Cuti [Cristian Romero] the same. Richarlison, the same. So that’s three players who hadn’t been as consistent in the last two or three years, so I think that’s a massive win, but it’s just a small story because we’re not winning enough football matches. So all those small stories we need to add up and then make sure we can be competitive.”

Alan Pardew has offered a pointed assessment of where Tottenham Hotspur are right now, backing Ange Postecoglou’s priorities last season while admitting he is struggling to understand what Thomas Frank’s side are meant to be under the new regime.

Thomas Frank continues to come under pressure at Tottenham Hotspur, given how his side have fared on the field since he took charge.

Spurs are not too far off the top five, with four points separating them, but it is the style of play that has left many wondering what the overall direction is under the Dane.

Last time out against Crystal Palace, Tottenham secured a 1-0 win, but on the balance of play, it was Oliver Glasner’s side who operated on the front foot and posed more attacking questions, while Frank’s side were forced to defend and see out an early first-half lead.

Alan Pardew questions Tottenham’s identity under Thomas Frank

Former Crystal Palace and Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has now shared his thoughts on Frank’s Tottenham and how they compare to Ange Postecoglou’s side of last season, reflecting on priorities, league position and the difficulty in defining what Spurs are now trying to be.

Pardew first referenced Postecoglou’s Europa League focus during the previous campaign and suggested that league form suffered as a result, explaining why Tottenham’s position may not have reflected their true level.

He told Sky Sports: “Firstly this goes back to that graph, they will not have finished 17th because Ange definitely kicked in, they will have finished some way halfway from that I think if he had played the front team all the time. But he was concentrating on Europe, hence their really low position. But where they are now it is difficult to kind of really add up what they are now, the Spurs.”

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He then turned his attention to Frank’s side, questioning their tactical identity and whether the head coach is being forced into an approach that does not suit his natural instincts.

Pardew added, “Sometimes I look at them and wonder what team they are. Are they a low block team that are going to counter-attack, are they going to dominate games, and I think the problem Thomas Frank has had really is hung form, and a hung form is when you have got to dictate the game, and this is not a natural for Thomas Frank’s teams. At Brentford they were always set up to counter-attack, so I think it is that adjustment being a bit of a problem.”

Pardew highlights European demands and Spurs concerns

Pardew also expanded on the wider issue of European football and squad depth, drawing on his own managerial experience to underline how difficult balancing competitions can be, particularly without sufficient depth.

Discussing the impact of European commitments, he said: “When you go back to the Europe problem, which you asked me, that is significant because if your squad is not deep enough. When we finished fifth at Newcastle, we went into Europe and I had a really difficult league campaign. We just could not do back-to-back games, and ironically, this afternoon we are coming to Crystal Palace, who have played 30 games this season because of Europe, and they are really finding it difficult now, starting to lose players, injuries, lack of energy.”

Pardew concluded by questioning whether Tottenham are masking deeper issues, while also acknowledging Frank’s strengths away from the pitch.

Thomas Frank has spoken about the new challenges he faces at Tottenham Hotspur and his aims for exciting, offensive football.

Reports indicate that the Tottenham board are determined to show faith in Frank and give him time to turn things around at N17.

The Spurs head coach has previously warned that the team’s issues are not an easy fix, referencing the fact that the team finished in 17th place last season.

Many pundits are not convinced that the North London club are heading in the right direction, but the former Brentford boss has his sight firmly set on the end goal.

Thomas Frank reveals what Tottenham’s ambition is this season

The Lilywhites are now just four points away from Chelsea in fifth place following their win at Selhurst Park, and the Tottenham boss has now admitted that finishing in the top six is his objective this season.

While Frank hinted that the expectations at Spurs may not match where the team is currently, he made it clear that his challenge is to make the club competitive at the top end of the Premier League table consistently.

When asked if the scale of the challenge at Tottenham is bigger than what people think, the Dane told Sky Sports: “It depends on what people think. The perception of us, of course, is that we are a top six club, which is the aim. Yeah, I think that’s fair to say. But that’s what we’re aiming for. We are almost halfway through the season. Learned a lot about the team, about the players.

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“Also, playing every third or fourth day, how do we do that and how we can make sure we become competitive? And that’s why the expectations can be higher than where we maybe are right now, this moment in time. That can hopefully have changed in a good way towards the end of the season.

“But that doesn’t change what I think is a massive task to get us to where we want to be on a consistent level. Because let’s say, no matter if we finish in a good position – but it’s to do it every year. That’s the challenge, playing in Europe and finishing in the top six every year. That’s the big challenge. Maybe it’s a blip, that we finished eighth, fifth and seventeenth, just to understand the whole context, I think is very important.”

Frank has been criticised for his conservative approach at Tottenham and for failing to adapt to the demands of a big club since his summer move from Brentford.

However, the 52-year-old is confident that Spurs will play offensive football once the players adapt to his system and he has enough time on the training pitch with the squad.

When asked if building something solid at Tottenham is different to what he has done at Brentford and Brondby in the past, Frank responded: “It’s different, but it’s the same tools I would say you use to build something consistent. It is about building a top culture with all the right characters, with an elite mindset. It is being able to go every third and fourth day. That’s the biggest thing we built. Every day, we try to get a little step further down the line. It’s the same thing you need to do.

“Of course, there’s more scrutiny, and there’s more focus on the smallest step back, so one of the tools you definitely need to be aware of using is keeping the noise out. I do that, the coaching staff do that, the players do that, everyone around the club does that. I think that’s a big thing. I think the players are very good in many ways. They’re good people; they want the best. I don’t think that’s a problem anyway.”

“If you’ve seen my teams over the years, [they’ve] always played offensive football, always created top scorers, always scored a lot of goals, so that will also happen here. I think it’s a couple of challenges, a little bit the time to train it. Hey, it is what it is. We do everything we can to get around it – clips, video, individual walkthrough, whatever it is. We use a week like we have now to work on it.

“And then I think the players also will develop and get better. And sometimes it’s also a bit of who’s available, because I also had a tough spell in Brentford, just as an example, when Ivan (Toney) was out, Bryan (Mbeumo) was out. I think (Yoane) Wissa was out as well, then we didn’t score as many goals. That’s just the way it is.”

Thomas Frank remains bullish that he will turn things around at Tottenham Hotspur and get the club where they want to get to.

The Tottenham head coach has come out on the frontfoot over the last few weeks as speculation has intensified about his fit for the role.

Frank has admitted that Spurs’ form at home this season is ‘unacceptable’, but he is certainly not throwing the towel in.

There was plenty of excitement at N17 when he took over from Brenford in the summer, and the 52-year-old remains convinced that he is the right fit for the Lilywhites.

Thomas Frank is honoured to get Tottenham opportunity

The Dane has now admitted that he is proud to get the opportunity to manage one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League, but insists that he earned the right to do so.

Even though the Spurs are languishing in the bottom half of the table, he remains optimistic about the club’s trajectory and backs himself to turn things around.

Frank told Sky Sports: “I’m super happy to have the opportunity to get this challenge, this opportunity here at Tottenham. I think I earned it. I think, in a way, I deserve the opportunity, the challenge, which I’m very happy about.

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“Of course, sometimes when you’re in the tough moments, you’re thinking, ‘Oh’, but I was pretty sure what I walked into, that it will not be straightforward – I was very aware of that.

“I’m an optimistic person, so I always believe in the good and that we can create something very magical here. I’m 100 per cent convinced that that will happen and we will do that. I also think I’m quite good at analysing situations and finding out where are we, what do we need to improve, what direction do we need to go.

“And with that said, I can also see this is, as I said a few times now, it’s not a quick fix, unfortunately. This is a longer journey. That doesn’t mean that in the longer journey that we don’t need to win football matches, we have to, and hopefully a lot of them, and perform well and all that. But to get to where we want to get, it just takes time to build that.”

Frank suggests Spurs may not be a Champions League club right now

The Lilywhites qualified for the Champions League through the back door by winning the Europa League club last season, but Frank suggests that they might not be a top four or five club at the moment.

He also referenced the fact that he has had to do without some of Tottenham’s best attacking players and suggested that the team is showing sings of improvement.

The former Brentford boss added: “Honestly, I think we are in a transition phase, because yes, we are a Champions League club, but are we a Champions League club? We only qualified because we won the Europa League. We didn’t qualify because we were one of the four or five best clubs in the Premier League last season. We finished 17th. And now we need to compete in the Champions League while we’re competing in the Premier League, which is the most difficult thing.

“The last time we did that was three years ago, when we finished eighth. That’s reality. Something happened with the squad over those three years. Then the year after, with no Europe, some of the key players offensively were (James) Maddison, (Dejan) Kulusevski, Sonny (Heung-Min Son), who are not here anymore [Son has left club, while Maddison and Kulusevski are long-term injury absentees]. So that’s just some of the reality.

“And then we need to build that competitive team that can compete every third or fourth day. And that’s just an ongoing working process, no matter if we like it or not, to speak about it. That’s what we’re working very hard on every single day. I think we are building some of the bits behind the scenes that are good. So, for example, I think there is a very good win in how the coaching staff, performance staff, medical staff, are working together.”