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Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal will take their fierce rivalry to unfamiliar territory this week, as the north London derby headlines Spurs’ pre-season tour of Asia. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Arsenal on Thursday.

Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season tour of Asia is set to kick off with a north London derby clash against Arsenal, offering fans a rare taste of the rivalry outside English soil.

This encounter will be the first-ever north London derby played abroad, a historic moment for both clubs, as they square off in front of a global fanbase, thousands of miles away from the traditional backdrop of the Emirates or the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs come into this fixture having played three warm-up matches in England, although results have been less than convincing, with only one win in three – a 2-0 victory over Reading – followed by a 2-2 draw with Wycombe Wanderers and a goalless stalemate against Luton Town.

New manager Thomas Frank will now look to ramp up preparations with two matches in Asia before concluding pre-season with a glamour tie against Bayern Munich in Germany.

When and where is the game?

The match will take place at the Kai Tak Sports Park Stadium on Thursday, 31 July 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30 PM (UK time).

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal in the UK

For fans in the UK, the north London derby will not be broadcast live on television. However, supporters can stream the game via SpursPlay.

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Tottenham and Arsenal team news for Asia clash

Arsenal will be without several key players heading into the clash. Gabriel Jesus remains sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury, while Gabriel Martinelli and Jurrien Timber are both recovering from hamstring and ankle injuries, respectively. Meanwhile, Riccardo Calafiori is also expected to miss out due to a muscle issue.

Tottenham Hotspur also have their fair share of injury concerns. Bryan Gil is dealing with a knee problem, Dejan Kulusevski is nursing a more serious knee injury, while Destiny Udogie and Manor Solomon are both recovering from muscle and calf issues, respectively. Radu Dragusin, who suffered a cruciate ligament injury, will also play no part in this tour.

Spurs Web prediction for Tottenham vs Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur’s record in the north London derby is rather poor and disappointing, and that would be something new boss Thomas Frank would be looking to change.

While it is not a competitive match, getting one over Arsenal would always matter a great deal to Tottenham fans, who would want to see their side show some fighting spirit.

The head-to-head record favours the Gunners, as Arsenal have not lost to Tottenham in their last six meetings, winning five and drawing one in that time. It being a pre-season fixture, we expect a draw in this tie.

Let’s take a look at the extraordinary records Harry Kane still holds at Tottenham Hotspur, and whether anyone is ever likely to beat them.

Tottenham Hotspur may have moved into a new era under Thomas Frank, but Harry Kane’s time at the club is far from forgotten.

It’s been two years since the English striker made his emotional move to Bayern Munich, yet many of his numbers remain untouched, and quite frankly, untouchable.

Here are 10 records Kane still holds at Spurs, along with whether anyone is realistically on course to dethrone the king.

Kane’s 280 goals in all competitions is still miles ahead of the next closest contender. It took him 13 years and countless screamers to overtake Jimmy Greaves (266).

How likely is it to be broken one day? – 1/10

Heung-min Son is closest, but he’s 32 himself and still over 100 goals behind. It would take a striker joining Tottenham at a very young age, staying for a decade, and hitting huge numbers every year without fail.

Yes, FIFTY-SIX in a single year. That 2017 Kane run was Messi-Ronaldo levels of madness.

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How likely is it to be broken one day? – 1/10

A new striker would have to average nearly a goal a game across 12 months. That would need an insane run of form across all competitions. Only time will tell.

Arsenal fans hated facing him for a reason. Kane bagged 14 goals in just 19 derbies. No surprise Spurs haven’t won one since he left.

How likely is it to be broken one day? – 3/10

No one looks likely. Son has eight, but again, age is not on his side. Once again, someone would have to start playing for Spurs at a young age and average a goal a game across seven years to even equal Kane. Or, god forbid, someone does an Emmanuel Adebayor and plays for both teams.

Kane loved a match ball. He bagged 8 of them during his time in North London.

How likely is it to be broken one day? – 4/10

It’s hard to see anyone come close to this, but it is far more achievable than some of the other records in Harry Kane’s back catalogue.

He first scored 30 league goals in the 17/18 season. He then did it again in the 2022/23 campaign (when the club was in shambles). Kane still managed 30 Premier League goals.

How likely is it to be broken one day? 6/10

It’s not difficult to imagine a player going on a crazy run to break the 30 mark, even if it delves into one-season-wonder territory. We expect this record to tumble at some point in the next 10 years.

Kane scored 112 Premier League away goals while at Spurs. As a matter of fact, this tally also stands as the highest by any player in Premier League history.

How likely is it to be broken one day? 2/10

No one currently playing for Spurs has even hit 100 total Premier League goals apart from Son, let alone away from home.

Tottenham featured in Europe every season during the Mauricio Pochettino era, and Kane made the most of it being the starting striker. Most impressively, the majority of his 45 goals came in the Champions League, against Europe’s best. No Spurs player has ever been more reliable under the lights.

How likely is it to be broken one day? 3/10

This one not only requires an incredible level of consistency and longevity, but it also requires Tottenham to keep qualifying for Europe every single season.

In December 2017, Kane smashed in eight goals in a single month, a record haul that included back-to-back hat-tricks against Burnley and Southampton and remains Spurs’ highest ever monthly total.

How likely is it to be broken one day? 7/10

A team typically plays five to six league matches in a busy December. To beat Kane’s eight, a player would need to average at least 1.3 goals per game, even in a maximum six-match festive schedule. It sounds difficult, but someone is bound to hit a crazy purple patch eventually.

How likely is it to be broken one day? 4/10

It would take years of consistency. Nobody in the current Tottenham squad is on that kind of trajectory.

The English skipper became England’s all‑time top scorer whilst at Spurs after overtaking Wayne Rooney’s 53 goals.

How likely is it to be broken one day? 1/10

Spurs do have several young English forwards: Dane Scarlett, Mikey Moore, and Will Lankshear. But they’ll need to remain at the club and earn a regular spot in the England national team in order to break this record.

Tottenham haven’t replaced Harry Kane yet

For all the goals and memories Harry Kane gave Spurs, his biggest legacy might be just how hard he is to replace. Of course, a few Spurs players have stepped up in moments, but no one has come close to matching Kane’s consistency or the ability to carry the team.

While Kane is off in Munich, breaking more records and finally lifting trophies, Spurs fans are still rooting for one of their own. However, unless Tottenham’s academy is hiding another generational No. 9, most of these records won’t be touched for a long, long time.

Tottenham Hotspur may be handed a great market opportunity after being snubbed by Morgan Gibbs-White, with a new report claiming that Lucas Paqueta’s asking price has been slashed.

It emerged on Saturday that Gibbs-White had agreed a new deal with Forest, which came as a massive setback to Tottenham, who had worked on the deal for the last two and a half weeks after activating the midfielder’s release clause.

It remains to be seen which alternative the Lilywhites now turn to, with sources now reporting that Spurs may have missed their chance of signing Xavi Simons, who appears to be on his way to Chelsea.

Some Tottenham fans want to see the club sign Lucas Paqueta, and it was also suggested recently by TBR Football that Spurs may consider the West Ham attacking midfielder as an interesting market opportunity.

West Ham slash Lucas Paqueta’s asking price as Tottenham search for midfielder

The Daily Mail have now claimed that the East London club are ready to sell the 27-year-old for a cut-price fee this summer after missing out on an £80m payday for him two years ago.

At the time, the FA’s investigation into spot-fixing allegations against Paqueta prevented the Brazilian from completing a move to Man City.

However, the former Lyon man is in line to be cleared of all charges, and Graham Potter’s men are ready to cash in on him.

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Even though Paquetta still has two years left on his contract at the London Stadium, West Ham are ready to accept just £30m for him this summer.

Could Spurs sign a second West Ham star in the same window?

Mohammed Kudus became the first player to make a move from West Ham to Tottenham Hotspur in 14 years since Scott Parker made the move in 2011.

Given that the two clubs put their differences aside to agree on a deal for the Ghanaian, one would assume that the Hammers will be open to dealing with the Lilywhites again.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly quickly moving on from the Morgan Gibbs-White snub and have now initiated contact over a deal for the Nottingham Forest star’s England teammate.

Regular readers of Spurs Web will be aware that over the last week, an increasing number of sources are now crediting Tottenham Hotspur with a serious interest in a Man United youngster, whose future at Old Trafford is in doubt.

It has been reported that Kobbie Mainoo is on Tottenham’s radar after the youngster fell down Rubem Amorim’s pecking order during the final months of last season.

Some sources have claimed that Spurs have a realistic chance of landing Mainoo this summer as the youngster’s talks with Man United over a new deal have hit a stalemate.

GiveMeSport have now claimed that Spurs have made their first contact over a deal for the Man United youngster as his contract issue remains unresolved.

The report asserts that Thomas Frank’s men love the versatility that the 20-year-old offers, and they have now launched some informal enquiries to understand how difficult a deal for the youngster would prove to be.

The North Londoners have been keeping an eye on the midfielder’s contract situation and have now decided to initiate contact.

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It is unclear if Spurs received any encouragement, with the report making it clear that Man United are not actively seeking a buyer for the England man at the moment.

Tottenham hope Man United change Mainoo transfer stance

GiveMeSport reveal that the hope at the North London club is that the Red Devils would be tempted to cash in on the midfielder if the contract standoff drags on.

The North London club see Mainoo as a great market opportunity, given that he is currently on a modest salary and has expressed a desire for regular game time.

Ahead of the World Cup year, the youngster may want to prove his value to Thomas Tuchel, and Spurs are hoping that this tempts the youngster to consider an exit from Old Trafford this summer.

Inter Milan’s latest transfer decision may open the door for Tottenham Hotspur to land one of the best young centre-backs in Italian football.

With Fabio Paratici still heavily involved in Tottenham’s transfer pursuits this summer, we know that the club will be keeping a close eye on the Serie A market, given the 51-year-old’s expertise and contacts in Italian football.

Over the past few days, some sources have indicated that Tottenham are considering making an offer for Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni.

The 18-year-old has impressed everyone with the composure he has shown in Serie A, and he is expected by many to be a mainstay of the Italian national side in the future.

As expected, it turns out that Tottenham Hotspur would have seen off plenty of competition to land the teenager this summer.

Tottenham may push ahead with Giovanni Leoni move after Inter Milan’s decision

A new report from the print edition of Corriere dello Sport has now revealed that Inter, who were previously the favourites to land Leoni, are now prioritising a move for Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman.

This has opened the door for Tottenham and other Premier League clubs to tie up a deal for the young centre-back, who is said to be keen on swapping Parma for a Champions League club.

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Leoni is also on the radars of Liverpool and Newcastle United, with all three Premier League sides now ‘gathering information’ about the young defender.

Parma want €35m (£30.3m) for their young starlet, and the report says that the English trio will not have any issues meeting their valuation.

Tottenham’s centre-back pursuit may depend on Luka Vuskovic decision

Now that Cristian Romero appears likely to stay at Tottenham, signing a centre-back is perhaps not as urgent for Spurs as it was a few weeks ago.

Some journalists have suggested that Thomas Frank may decide against signing a centre-back after being impressed by Luka Vuskovic, who has looked the part in pre-season.

Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race to sign a former Premier League centre-forward, who is currently plying his trade in Saudi Arabia, but they would have to battle two of their rivals to land him this summer.

It has previously been reported that Tottenham are battling Newcastle for Yoane Wissa, who wants to leave Brentford this summer.

However, the former Congo international is not the only centre-forward that the two clubs have their eye on this summer. It seems Spurs and Newcastle are shopping in the same striker pools.

It has now emerged that both clubs could battle it out for the services of a Serbian international, who is scoring goals for fun in the Saudi Pro League.

Tottenham enter the race to land Aleksandar Mitrovic

This update comes from CaughOffside, who say that Tottenham Hotspur have become the latest club to enter the race for Aleksandar Mitrovic, who has scored nearly a goal a game for Al-Hilal since his switch to the Saudi club two years ago.

Newcastle have shown an interest in re-signing their former striker, while Man United are also keen on securing the 28-year-old, but the English duo now face competition from Tottenham.

The report says that Thomas Frank’s men see Mitrovic as a suitable option to offer competition to Dominic Solanke, particularly with Richarlison and Heung-min Son flattering to deceive last season.

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The Serbian international’s experience in the Premier League makes him an attractive option for Spurs, with Al-Hilal ready to sell the striker for €30m (£26m) this summer.

Newcastle may have an advantage over Tottenham in Mitrovic race

CaughtOffside say that the Magpies are now ‘warming to the idea’ of taking Mitrovic back to St James’ Park, with the player seen as the right fit for Eddie Howe’s side.

It is pointed out that the centre-forward has expressed his love for Newcastle in the past, but there is another factor which could give them a big advantage in the race.

The Magpies are owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which also owns Al Hilal, and that could help facilitate the striker’s move to the North East.

As Heung-min Son edges closer to an exit after ten years at Tottenham Hotspur, it has now emerged that the Lilywhites may be in line to receive a huge financial blow.

LAFC FC have now submitted an offer for Heung-min Son, with the Californian side determined to bring the 33-year-old through the door this summer.

It remains to be seen whether their offer will be accepted, but Son will be part of Tottenham’s pre-season tour to South Korea, with his presence being crucial for the Lilywhites for commercial reasons.

Some outlets have claimed that Son is now ‘increasingly likely’ to join LAFC this summer, and a new update has now suggested that the 33-year-old’s exit may make a big dent on Tottenham’s balance sheet.

Tottenham’s revenue will take a massive hit when Heung-min Son departs

The Daily Mail have pointed out that an estimated 5,000 Koreans attend Spurs home games on average to catch a glimpse of their idol.

Many of them spend big in Tottenham Hotspur’s megastore while millions of fans back in South Korea also digitally engage with the club’s content.

The outlet says that industry experts estimate that Son-related income is worth a whopping £40m-£60m to Tottenham annually, with the club set to lose much of it when the forward departs.

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The decision to sell the 33-year-old could thus end up being costly for Tottenham in more ways than one, with reports indicating that Spurs are willing to accept a cut-price fee for Son.

Daniel Levy has tried to future-proof the club’s finances

It is fair to assume that a percentage of the Korean fans will continue supporting Tottenham after Son’s departure, but many may see their enthusiasm drop after their countryman’s exit.

That is perhaps part of the reason why Spurs have signed Yang Min-Hyeok, who many hope will become the next big Korean football star.

However, the 19-year-old may not be ready to make the jump to the Premier League just yet, with reports indicating that Yang is likely to be loaned out by Tottenham again this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have already held talks with two attacking midfielders, who the Lilywhites have identified as alternatives for Morgan Gibbs-White.

The Gibbs-White to Tottenham saga is now officially over, and it was not the ending that Spurs would have hoped for, with the midfielder signing a new contract at Nottingham Forest.

Spurs fans are furious that the club wasted so much time pursuing Gibbs-White, and the North London side will now have to act swiftly to land an alternative.

It turns out that Thomas Frank’s men have already identified several alternatives to the Forest star, and have even held talks with two of them.

Tottenham have held talks with Man City man and Chelsea target

TBR Football have claimed that Xavi Simons and James McAtee are among the attacking midfielders on Spurs’ wishlist.

In fact, the outlet claims that the Lilywhites have already spoken to the RB Leipzig star and Man City youngster about a move to N17.

However, the report reveals that Tottenham Hotspur are unlikely to land Simons as Chelsea are already in advanced talks over a deal for the Dutchman.

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It is claimed that Spurs may now have an opportunity to land McAtee, who had been identified by Forest as a replacement for Gibbs-White.

With Forest now out of the race for the Man City man, it is alleged that Tottenham could land the player for just around £20m.

Spurs are also fans of Liverpool youngster

TBR Football claim that Tottenham were also closely monitoring Harvey Elliott before they pushed ahead with a move for Gibbs-White.

It is claimed that Frank’s men could reignite their interest in the Liverpool man after missing out on the England international.

The publication also suggests that West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta could become a target for Tottenham as the Brazilian has been cleared of all charges and is available for just £30m.

Fabrizio Romano has taken to social media to reveal that Tottenham Hotspur have now taken their first steps towards landing Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha.

Morgan Gibbs-White has handed Tottenham a huge blow by signing a new contract with Nottingham Forest, but the Lilywhites do not have time to lick their wounds as they have plenty of work to do in this transfer window.

Spurs Web has relayed a number of reports over the last few days stating that Thomas Frank is keen on bringing Joao Palhinha to Tottenham, with the Dane seeing the Bayern Munich star as a natural fit for his system.

Spurs may face competition from their Premier League rivals for Palhinha, but it appears that the North Londoners have taken their first step towards the former Fulham man.

Tottenham have reached out to Joao Palhinha’s camp

It has now been revealed by Fabrizio Romano that Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in the Portuguese international is ‘genuine’.

The journalist took to social media to reveal that Thomas Frank’s men have already spoken with Palhinha’s representatives about a move to N17.

While Romano says that Spurs are yet to submit an offer to Bayern Munich for the midfielder, he adds that ‘more will follow’ over the coming days and weeks.

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Tottenham may have work to do to persuade Palhinha

Agreeing a deal with the Bundesliga giants is not expected to be difficult, with reports from Germany indicating that Bayern are ready to sell Palhinha to Spurs for around €25m-€30m (£21.7m-£26m).

However, convincing the midfielder may not be straightforward for Tottenham, as reports indicate that Palhinha prefers to stay at Bayern and fight for his place.

That perhaps explains why the Lilywhites are speaking to the player’s camp first before making an offer, with Frank’s men possibly working to convince the midfielder to return to London.

According to an update from Spain, Tottenham Hotspur are now looking to make a real statement by advancing their interest in a Real Madrid star, and they are moving ahead of their Premier League rivals in the transfer race.

Spurs fans are understandably fuming at the Gibbs-White deal falling through after the midfielder put pen to paper on a new contract at Nottingham Forest.

Their frustration is understandable as the two-week delay in the England international’s move could mean that Tottenham may also miss out on Xavi Simons, who is reportedly on the verge of joining Chelsea.

It emerged last week that Tottenham had explored a move for Real Madrid star Rodrygo, who is also on the radars of Liverpool and Arsenal. According to a new update, Thomas Frank’s men are now advancing on the Brazilian.

Tottenham leapfrogging Liverpool and Arsenal in the race for Rodrygo

According to a report in AS, Real Madrid are willing to let Rodrygo leave this summer, but they are demanding €100m (£86.8m) for the winger.

This high asking price has seen Liverpool’s interest in the winger cool, while Arsenal’s have completely ‘frozen’ their move for the player. Additionally, Bayern Munich do not have the Los Blancos star as their plan A.

This has opened the door for Tottenham Hotspur, who have ‘burst in’ and are trying to secure the services of the Brazilian international.

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The Lilywhites are hoping to negotiate a deal down to around €90m (£78.1) for Rodrygo, with the player’s situation at Madrid described as being ‘very delicate’.

What is Rodrygo’s stance on his future?

AS say that the 24-year-old has continued to maintain that he does not want to leave the Spanish capital and is willing to fight for his place at Madrid.

However, his chances of game time under Xabi Alonso appear low, and the new Madrid boss is expected to have a conversation with the winger soon before a final decision is made on his future.

The publication adds that the Rodrygo saga could become one of the best ‘soap operas’ of the summer transfer window, with the player expected to want regular game time ahead of a World Cup year.