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Tottenham Hotspur have received a major boost in their pursuit of a highly-rated Brazilian starlet after he made a big decision on his future.

It has been widely reported that Tottenham are looking to add a wide forward to their squad in January.

Over the last few months, it has emerged that Spurs have been scouting a 19-year-old wide-forward, who is turning a lot of heads in Brazilian football.

The player in question is Vasco Da Gama starlet Rayan, who Tottenham are thought to be big fans of, and there has been a big development in the teenager’s future.

Tottenham’s pursuit of Rayan boosted after agent decision

Previously, Barcelona had been installed as Tottenham’s main competitors for Rayan, but the Catalan side have now suffered a major blow.

A new report by Sport has now claimed that the Brazilian has ended his association with super-agent Pini Zahavi.

It is explained that while Zahavi was managing the player, Barca had moved into pole position to land the youngster due to their relationship with the agent.

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However, the La Liga side are no longer the frontrunner for Rayan after his decision to part ways with Zahavi, which may bring Tottenham right back into the transfer race.

Spurs continue to face plenty of competition from Rayan

However, Barca falling by the away side does not necessarily mean that Tottenham have an easy run at the Vasco Da Gama forward.

It has been reported over recent weeks that Real Madrid are also willing to spend big to land Rayan after being impressed by his performances in Brazil.

As interest in a Tottenham defender continues to intensify, the player is set for talks with Thomas Frank to iron out his plans.

As we approach the January window, most of the speculation has been about the potential signings that Tottenham would make.

However, some players may also be allowed to head out of the exit door from Hotspur Way as the Lilywhites continue to rebuild their squad.

One of those could be Radu Dragusin, who was named in the matchday squad against Liverpool for the first time under Frank after recovering from his ACL injury.

Radu Dragusin set for talks over his Tottenham future

Reports from Italy over recent days have claimed that AS Roma have a keen interest in taking Dragusin back to Serie A.

TuttoMercatoWeb journalist Alessio Lento has now revealed that the Romanian is keen on getting regular game time at Tottenham.

He says that the centre-back will consider exiting the North London club in January if he cannot get regular minutes the Premier League side.

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The journalist adds that Dragusin will hold talks with Spurs to get clarity on their plans, and adds that two Italian clubs are circling over the defender.

Dragusin is not short of admirers in Italy

If reports over the last few days are to be believed, Roma are far from the only Serie A club chasing the Tottenham defender.

It has been claimed that Dragusin is also on the radars of AC Milan, Inter Milan and Napoli, while Juventus could also make a move for the Spurs man if they lose one of their defenders.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for one of the most exciting wingers in the Bundesliga, but they have just learned that they face even more competition for the player than they initially thought.

It has been widely reported that signing a top-class wide-forward is Tottenham’s priority in January, and the Lilywhites are thought to have their eye on one RB Leipzig star.

It has been claimed that Spurs have scouted Diomande extensively this season and have been impressed by the Ivory Coast international’s sensational rise.

Some sources have claimed over recent weeks that Spurs and Liverpool have held advanced talks over a deal for the Leipzig winger, but the competition for the 19-year-old has now intensified even further.

Man United turn attention to Tottenham target Yan Diomande

According to a report in talkSPORT, Man United have become the latest club to enter the race for the pacy wide-man.

The outlet claims that the Red Devils have identified Diomande as an alternative to Antoine Semenyo, who is wanted by other big clubs in the Premier League.

The report backs up what we have heard from other sources by stating that Leipzig have put a £87m price tag on the teenager ahead of the January window.

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It was reported by Fichajes a week ago that Liverpool have also settled on Diomande as their number one target to replace Mohammed Salah.

Spurs warned against Diomande pursuit

A couple of days ago, journalist Dean Jones suggested that Tottenham are unlikely to win the race for Diomande.

Jones pointed out that just like with Semenyo, the Leipzig man is not short of options across the Premier League and Europe.

He suggested the same about Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche, adding that Tottenham’s plans for January look ‘too ambitious’.

An important Crystal Palace player is a major doubt for the Christmas clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Five Tottenham players are out injured, and two are away at the African Cup of Nations, but those are not the only players Thomas Frank will have to do without on Sunday.

Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero are both suspended for the clash against Crystal Palace after being sent off in Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to Liverpool.

However, Spurs’ opponents also have an important absentee for the clash in South London.

Crystal Palace centre-back could be ruled out of Tottenham clash

Eagles centre-back Chris Richards is now a major doubt for Sunday’s clash after being stretchered off in Crystal Palace’s Carabao Cup defeat to Arsenal.

The USA international went down in the second half and required treatment after his foot was bleeding heavily.

He was unable to continue, and Oliver Glasner has admitted that things do not look promising for the 25-year-old ahead of this Sunday’s clash.

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The Austrian coach said about Richards (via The Metro): “He got a knock on his foot, like stamped on his foot, and had to be stitched. I don’t know how many stitches but a few but the doctor told me it doesn’t look so bad. So, I’m always hopeful and, of course, we have to be hopeful.

“I don’t know if he will be okay for the Tottenham game, but I am still hoping that he will be back against Fulham because, of course, as mentioned, we have 16 outfield players and we can’t afford to miss someone else.”

Eagles striker expected to be fit for Spurs clash

Richards is not the only injury worry for Palace, with striker Eddie Nketiah also forced off with an injury at half-time at the Emirates.

However, Glasner is confident that the former Arsenal forward will play a part against the Lilywhites.

He said about Nketiah after his side’s loss to Arsenal on penalties: “Edie got a slight knock. Doesn’t look so serious, and I hope that he… I’m sure that he will be back for the Tottenham game.”

Jeff Stelling is concerned about one factor for Crystal Palace as he predicts the result of the Premier League clash between Tottenham and the Eagles.

Spurs head to Selhurst Park on the back of a shocking run of results, where they have won just one in their last eight Premier League games.

The Lilywhites desperately need to get back to winning ways in what will be their final fixture of 2025, with Thomas Frank being under enormous pressure.

Guglielmo Vicario is hopeful Tottenham may have turned a corner with their performance against Liverpool, praising the fight his teammates showed despite their numerical disadvantage.

Jeff Stelling predicts another Tottenham defeat

Stelling admitted that he is worried fatigue may be a factor for a thin Palace squad, who are coming off a physically and emotionally draining Carabao Cup quarterfinal defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

However, the presenter still expects Oliver Glasner’s men to get three piles and pile on the misery for the North London club.

Stelling told talkSPORT: “Palace did the double over Tottenham this season, but I worry that the games are coming thick and fast for too thin a squad (Palace).

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“Domestically, it has been a miserable 2025 for Spurs. Can they end it on a high? I am not so sure.”

Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs could be missing nine players for their trip to Palace

Tottenham currently have five players out injured, while two of their players, Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma, are away at AFCON.

Additionally, Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero are suspended for the Palace clash after their red cards against Liverpool.

It will thus be a severely depleted Tottenham side heading to South London, but Frank would hope that his players are fresher, given his opponents’ midweek exertions.

Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to spend a huge amount in the January transfer window as they eye strengthening multiple areas.

The January transfer window is around the corner, and a number of outlets have said Spurs are willing to make big investments in key positions across the squad.

This will be the first window after the change in leadership structure at the club, with sources alleging that ENIC want to make some statement signings to signal their ambition.

A new report has shed light on what areas Tottenham will focus on improving and how much money they are willing to spend.

What is Tottenham’s budget for the January transfer window?

The Sun have now claimed that Spurs are willing to make a £150m transfer war chest available to Thomas Frank during the transfer window.

The outlet backs up what we have heard from other reports by stating that signing a left-winger is a priority for the Lilywhites.

It is suggested that Tottenham could reignite their interest in Savinho as they look set to miss out on their top target, Antoine Semenyo.

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The report adds that a centre-forward, a left-back and a left-sided centre-back are the other areas where Spurs are exploring reinforcements.

Spurs are facing one complication ahead of the January window

However, The Sun add that Tottenham could face a major blow just before the opening of the transfer window.

It is suggested that the potential departure of their sporting director, Fabio Paratici, to Fiorentina could ‘complicate matters’ for the North Londoners during their transfer pursuits.

Tottenham Hotspur are no longer in the race for Antoine Semenyo, but he could still impact their January transfer plans.

Over the last few days, a number of reports have suggested that Tottenham have stopped pushing to land Semenyo as the reality of the transfer race dawned on the North London club.

It has been claimed by multiple sources that the Bournemouth star favours a move to Man City or Liverpool in January.

This is despite the fact that Tottenham were willing to offer the Ghana international a higher salary than their rivals.

Premier League giants now in ‘strong position’ to win Antoine Semenyo race

It is now being reported by The Telegraph that Man City are in ‘a strong position’ to complete a deal for the 25-year-old in the January window.

City have identified Semenyo as the man to freshen their attack, but they are aware that they will face ‘intense’ competition from their rivals.

Liverpool and Man United have also made their interest in the Ghanaian clear, but Chelsea are not planning to follow through after enquiring about the winger.

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It is explained that the Bues checked on the conditions for the Semenyo deal, but they have now decided to focus their attention on other alternatives.

Spurs could turn their attention to Man City star

The Telegraph say that the Bournemouth man has made it clear that he is not interested in a January move to Tottenham.

Instead, it is suggested that Spurs could reignite their interest in Savinho, who has found game time hard to come by at the Etihad Stadium this term.

Jay Bothroyd has told Antoine Semenyo which club he should join in January, and Tottenham fans will love what the former Cardiff City man has said.

Since it came to light over a month ago that Semenyo can leave Bournemouth for £65m in January, it was always clear that the winger was on his way out of the Vitality Stadium.

The only question now appears to be which club he will move to. Tottenham have certainly pushed hard to land him, with reports indicating that Spurs are willing to shatter their wage structure to land Semenyo.

However, unsurprisingly, it has emerged over recent days that the Ghana international prefers to join either Liverpool or Man City over Spurs.

Jay Bothroyd urges Antoine Semenyo to pick Tottenham Hotspur

However, Bothroyd believes that the Cherries star would be making a big mistake by moving to a club like Man City, and should instead opt for someone like Tottenham.

He suggested that Semenyo should join a club where he will be the main man and take his game to the next level, rather than somewhere where he may not be first choice.

The former England striker urged the Bournemouth man to prioritise playing every week, given the stage he is at in his career.

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Watch what Bothroyd told Sky Sports News:

Spurs may have already moved on from Semenyo

An increasing number of reports over recent days have suggested that Tottenham have already pulled out of the race for Semenyo after learning that the winger is not too keen.

It has been suggested that Spurs may turn their attention to Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche after accepting defeat in the race for the Bournemouth man.

Graham Roberts is fuming at the Football Association after their latest announcement regarding Tottenham’s Cristian Romero.

Romero has come under heavy criticism after receiving a red card against Liverpool, which was his first in over two years.

Thomas Frank felt that the red cards to both Romero and Xavi Simons were very harsh, but the one-game suspension may not be the only punishment that the centre-back has to deal with.

On Wednesday, the FA charged Romero for ‘failing to promptly leave the field’ and for confronting the official after he was shown a red card.

Graham Roberts blasts FA’s decision on the Tottenham captain

Cristian Romero has until Friday, 2 January 2026, to respond to the governing body’s charge, and a former Tottenham captain has now taken to social media to express his anger at the charge.

Graham Roberts labelled the decision an ‘absolute joke’, suggesting that the Argentine was well within his rights to complain about Hugo Ekitike’s second goal being allowed to stand.

Roberts wrote on X: “Absolute joke. The referee was a joke, and charging Romero is an even bigger one. The referee made the wrong choice. Romero tried to talk to him, but he could not get his card out quickly enough.”

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Another suspension may be around the corner for Romero

Romero is suspended for Tottenham’s trip to Selhurst Park after his red card against Liverpool.

Irrespective of what the outcome is of this FA charge, the Spurs captain may soon be suspended again for a further two games.

Cristian Romero has done something very unusual over the last few days following his red card in Tottenham’s 1-2 loss to Liverpool.

The centre-back got his first yellow card for complaining about being pushed by Hugo Ekitike before the Liverpool man headed the ball into the back of the net.

He then got his second yellow in stoppage time for kicking out at Ibrahima Konate, which means that Romero is now suspended for Tottenham’s trip to Crystal Palace.

On Wednesday, the Tottenham captain was charged by the FA for his conduct, with the governing body accusing him of ‘failing to promptly leave the field’ and for confronting the official after he was shown a red card.

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero maintains his silence

The Argentine has made it a habit of sending a message to Spurs fans on social media after every single game.

However, he has been conspicuously silent since Tottenham’s clash against Liverpool on Sunday, not posting either about the game, his red card on his subsequent charge.

The only post that one can find from the centre-back over the past few days is one on Instagram of him celebrating Christmas with his family.

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Thomas Frank has defended Romero after harsh criticism

Romero has now received more yellow cards than any other Premier League player this term, and he has come under plenty of criticism over the last few days.

Some have labelled the Tottenham man a ‘liability’, while a few others have even raised questions about whether the centre-back should remain Spurs captain.

Thomas Frank has launched a passionate defence of Romero, insisting that his transgression was down to his passion for the club.

However, the Dane conceded that he wants his players to keep a cooler head during moments when the heat is on during games.