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Thomas Frank has delivered a fresh injury update on the availability of his Tottenham squad for the upcoming trip to face Crystal Palace.

Tottenham Hotspur suffered their seventh defeat of the season last time out against Liverpool in the Premier League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It was a clash that showed promise, with Spurs displaying significant fight despite being reduced to nine men after red cards were shown to Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero; however, the numerical disadvantage ultimately proved too much to overcome.

The late goal from Richarlison was not enough to see the nine men under Thomas Frank take a point in the 2-1 loss, and the attention of the squad must now turn immediately to the next Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace.

Following their red cards against Liverpool, Thomas Frank is set to be without Simons and Romero for this encounter.

The former is expected to miss the next three outings, while the Argentina international will miss just this clash against Crystal Palace after picking up two bookings.

These suspended stars join a significant list of absentees, including James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke, all of whom are currently sidelined and will miss the upcoming match as they continue their respective recoveries.

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Meanwhile, Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai are yet to feature for the first team despite featuring in a behind-closed-doors clash during the last international break.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with Omar Marmoush, whose latest international performances have highlighted exactly why the North London side could be considering a move during the winter transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur continue to be linked with various forward options as the winter window edges closer, with the side under Thomas Frank reported to be looking to strengthen their forward line.

The latest player to be linked with a move to North London is Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with the interest surfacing shortly after the club reportedly pulled out of the race for Antoine Semenyo.

Marmoush has struggled for regular game time at Manchester City this season, and the versatile forward has managed to score just once after playing 389 minutes in all competitions.

Omar Marmoush stats impress following Tottenham transfer link

The City forward has had to contend with injuries earlier in the season and is currently away with Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations, where he earned a start in their opening group stage match against Zimbabwe.

Marmoush impressed in the encounter, scoring the equalising goal for Egypt as they eventually secured a 2-1 victory over their opponents to get their tournament off to a winning start.

The underlying stats for the wide forward were equally impressive, as he completed the most dribbles in the match with seven and registered eight shots, four of which were on target.

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He also recorded 73 touches, with eight coming inside the opposition box, while maintaining a pass accuracy of 86 per cent and completing eight ground duels as he looked to play passes into the final third.

Why Omar Marmoush will suit the Spurs attack under Thomas Frank

The overall play of the forward is what makes him a standout talent, and it is easy to see why Tottenham fans have called for the club to make a formal move for Marmoush’s services.

The forward is versatile enough to feature across the entire front line, and he is capable of operating effectively on the left, the right, or even in the pockets behind the main forward line.

That tactical flexibility should make it easy for him to settle in at Spurs, who are in desperate need of a player capable of performing as a striker, a left-winger, or a number ten, which will make the potential signing of Omar Marmoush a worthwhile investment.

Xavi Simons will watch Tottenham Hotspur’s next three Premier League fixtures from the sidelines, so Thomas Frank must identify the players in his squad who are capable of replacing him.

Xavi Simons has not proven himself to be the signing Tottenham Hotspur were hoping for. However, he has visibly improved over the past couple of months.

The Netherlands international was a joy to watch in the recent 2-0 victory over Brentford, as he registered both a goal and an assist in the first half.

Unfortunately, Simons’ performance against Liverpool last Saturday was nothing short of a nightmare, as he was shown a straight red card after just 33 minutes.

There are not really any players available to Thomas Frank who can do what Simons does, but here are three potential contenders to fill the 22-year-old’s boots in his absence.

Lucas Bergvall should move straight into the Tottenham first team

If Frank moves back to a traditional 4-2-3-1 formation against Crystal Palace, Lucas Bergvall should have no problem making the starting lineup.

The Swede has already impressed with his energy, and he looks more threatening in attack this season.

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Spurs will need Bergvall to be using his exceptional dribbling as a means of creating chances, and it would be good to see him arrive in shooting positions more often too.

Mathys Tel could be given another chance for Spurs

Should Frank continue with the setup he used against Liverpool, Mathys Tel could come into the team as one of the Tottenham frontmen.

The France under-21 international has been frozen out of the side, but he has delivered a couple of promising performances this season.

Tel is tied with Simons for goals across all competitions at Spurs, but he has made fewer appearances. Perhaps he needs another opportunity and a more consistent run of games to find his best form.

Wilson Odobert needs to display end product

Wilson Odobert will not directly replace Simons in the attacking midfield position, but he could compensate for the loss of the Dutchman.

The left winger often looks bright when he starts, making good dribbles and injecting life into the team.

However, Odobert has struggled to impress in the final third, managing to showcase a good end product on only a handful of occasions. Hopefully, he is working on his final balls in order to become the creative spark who could offer what Simons would usually contribute.

A Sky Sports journalist has revealed what his sources have told him about Fabio Paratici’s proposed switch from Tottenham to Fiorentina.

The Tottenham sporting director is being linked with a move away from the North London club just two months following his appointment.

It emerged a few days ago that Fiorentina had approached Paratici about taking over as the club’s Head of Football.

Some reliable sources from Italy, including Fabrizio Romano, have revealed that La Viola are confident of sealing the deal for the Spurs director.

Tottenham have not been approached by Fiorentina regarding Fabio Paratici

Curiously, though, it appears that Tottenham have not heard anything from the Serie A club about the Italian, who is contracted to them for two years.

It was previously revealed by FirenzeViola that Paratici is yet to inform Spurs of any approach from Fiorentina, with the Lilywhites only discovering the information through the media reports.

Now, Sky Sports’ Michael Bridge has now revealed that the Italian club are still yet to make any contact with the Premier League side.

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Bridge wrote on X: “As it stands, I understand Tottenham Hotspur have still yet to receive any approach from Fiorentina for the services of Sporting Director Fabio Paratici.”

It appears that the Serie A club are first trying to reach an agreement with Paratici before contacting Spurs.

The fact that the Tottenham director has not immediately rejected their approach and is still speaking to the club may be a concerning sign for the Lilywhites.

It may suggest that Paratici is not entirely happy with the role he has been handed at Spurs, where he is the joint sporting director alongside Johan Lange, and may want more autonomy.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have identified an alternative attacking target to bolster the front line as reports suggest that the club’s pursuit of Antoine Semenyo has reached a standstill just days before the window opens.

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Antoine Semenyo was reported to have been brought to a halt by Fabrizio Romano, just a few days before the winter window opens.

Spurs remain light in attacking areas, and it remains to be seen who the club brings in to strengthen the depth in those positions.

Samu Aghewoa is a player Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with, but the forward’s price tag is said to be a major obstacle in the North London club’s pursuit of the player.

Tottenham fans urge club to sign Omar Marmoush

Spurs fans have since expressed their dissatisfaction regarding the club leaving the race for Antoine Semenyo, but they have now identified a player they will be more than happy for the club to sign.

Many Tottenham Hotspur supporters have urged the hierarchy to make a move for Omar Marmoush of Manchester City, the Egyptian forward whose game time has been greatly reduced this season.

When asked on X if they want the club to make a move for the attacker, many supporters lent their voices to the discussion and all appeared to share the same sentiment.

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Discussing his potential impact and tactical flexibility, one fan said: “Yes, can play CAM, on the wings or up front, he is so versatile and we need a player like that he will help us so much.”

Another supporter expressed concerns regarding potential scheduling conflicts: “Would love to but we have to wait for AFCON, will that not be a bit of a problem?”

Further fans discussed his specific role, with one commenting: “Yeah and play him as a 10,” while another urged for the club to address other positions first: “Sure, but I think we need a LB, proven midfielder, top natural left winger before we look at strikers.”

One fan suggested a temporary deal: “Would be fine, just have it be a loan with option to buy,” and the positive responses continued as another added: “Yes because I know how he performed in his Frankfurt days.”

Why a Spurs move for Omar Marmoush remains unlikely

The unanimous approval from Spurs fans shows just how much they crave a proper creative forward in the final third.

Xavi Simons has been tasked with the job of creating, but so far this season, he has struggled to live up to expectations in North London.

Recent reports have also linked Tottenham with a move for Omar Marmoush this season. The Egyptians’ versatility and ability to play across the front line are seen as major positives.

Marmoush hit the headlines on Monday after scoring the winner for Egypt in their AFCON opener against Zimbabwe.

However, Marmoush’s wages, which are reportedly well above the current wage structure at Spurs, will likely make a move to North London very unrealistic.

Liverpool are eyeing an astonishing deal for an extremely highly-rated Tottenham Hotspur youngster in January.

Tottenham Hotspur are not blessed with as many world-class players as they were a few years ago.

However, they have some outstanding young talents in their squad who are making major strides and have the potential to become world-class in the future.

One of those is Lucas Bergvall, who has been branded a future star in the Spurs midfield by some pundits, but he may complete a shock exit from North London in January.

Liverpool ready to make a big offer for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall

According to a report in Fichajes, Liverpool are now ready to launch an offensive on the Spurs teenager in the upcoming transfer window.

The Merseyside club have noticed Bergvall’s enormous growth over the last 18 months and have set him as a priority target.

The Reds are looking to sign the best young players in a bid to gradually overhaul their squad, and Bergvall fits the bill for what they are looking for.

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It is alleged that Liverpool are willing to put a bid of €60m (£52m) on the table for the 19-year-old, and that they have already begun negotiations with Spurs, even though it is at a preliminary stage at the moment.

Big internal debate ongoing at Spurs about Bergvall

Fichajes say that Tottenham see Bergvall as ‘one of the pillars of the team’ in the future and have no intention of letting him go.

However, an offer worth £52m ‘complete changes the situation’ and forces the Lilywhites to reconsider their stance.

There is a ‘big internal debate’ at Tottenham over Bergvall, as cashing in on the midfielder could give the club greater flexibility to strengthen their squad in January.

Mali’s head coach has shed light on what the Tottenham Hotspur medical team have said about Yves Bissouma’s injury.

Bissouma is one of two Tottenham players currently at the African Cup of Nations, with Pape Sarr also linking up with the Mali squad for the competition.

The former Brighton man has been selected despite being injured and not having kicked a ball for the Lilywhites so far this term.

The 29-year-old played no part in Mali’s tournament opener as the West African nation played out a 1-1 draw with Zambia.

Tottenham medical staff expect Yves Bissouma to be fit soon

Last week, Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet revealed that Tottenham are working closely with the Mali staff on Bissouma’s fitness, and that the North London club helped the player with his recovery leading up to the AFCON.

Saintfiet has now provided more information on his captain, revealing that the Spurs staff are confident that he will play a part in the ongoing tournament in Morocco.

The Mali boss said about Bissouma’s inclusion in the squad (via Pierrot Le Foot): “In many major tournaments, some players start with injuries and then become their team’s most dangerous players in the quarterfinals, semifinals, or final. Hakimi is also on Morocco’s roster, and there’s a reason for that, because he’s one of those great players who are important.

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“Yves is my captain; he’s important, he’s a leader of our team. But we didn’t make this decision alone. Our doctor is in contact with Tottenham’s medical staff.

“We have assurances that Yves will be ready during the tournament. When the matches get tougher, we’ll be glad to have him with us. We need a captain who’s present both mentally and physically.”

Does Bissouma have a future at Spurs?

Reports indicate that Tottenham have made up their mind to cash in on Bissouma in January, but the Lilywhites may not find it easy to do so.

Both West Ham and Everton have cooled their interest in the Spurs midfielder, which may be down to his injury issues and his participation in the AFCON.

It appears that Tottenham Hotspur may have been blindsided by the ongoing speculation regarding the future of their sporting director, Fabio Paratici.

Just two months after he was confirmed as the joint sporting director of Tottenham alongside Johan Lange, the Italian may now be on his way out the door.

A few days ago, it emerged that Fiorentina had approached Paratici about taking over as the club’s Head of Football.

It has subsequently been claimed that Paratici is edging closer to leaving Spurs for Fiorentina, with the Serie A club confident of getting their man.

Fabio Paratici did not inform Tottenham about Fiorentina’s approach

A report in FirenzeViola claims that the Premier League club have been ‘surprised’ by the reports regarding Paratici’s proposed move to La Viola.

It is revealed that Tottenham only heard about the Italian club’s approach to their director via media reports.

It is claimed that as of Sunday night, the 53-year-old had not informed the North London club about any approach or any chances of a potential exit.

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In fact, the outlet states that Tottenham are still waiting to be contacted by the Serie A club or by Paratici, with his exit requiring the English club to terminate his two-year contract.

Would Spurs block Paratici’s potential exit?

Given that Tottenham only employed Paratici two months ago, they may feel aggrieved if the Italian decides to jump ship so soon.

However, if the former Juventus director expresses an intention to leave, it appears unlikely that Spurs would block an exit.

The North London club have little to gain by hanging on to a sporting director who is not fully convinced about his role, but there is no doubt that a Paratici exit at this stage will leave Vinai Venkatesham with egg on his face.

Tottenham Hotspur have increased their spending in transfer windows over the years, but quantity at times has been too highly prioritised.

Tottenham Hotspur have long been known as one of the ‘big six’ in the Premier League, but their league positions in recent years have failed to reflect this acknowledgement.

Spurs recorded their worst ever league finish last season and the current campaign looks to be heading in a similar direction, after a string of poor results since the beginning of November.

Thomas Frank has quite rightly received criticism for his side’s terrible performances. However, he is working with an attacking line of players who fail to score and create chances at the level they should.

Spurs need to spend big on individual players in order to compete

Recent years have seen Spurs splash more money in transfer fees, but the club are still yet to spend more than £65m on an individual player.

Bringing in players at the cost of around £60m has not been too effective, with the likes of Dominic Solanke and Tanguy Ndombele failing to perform as their expected levels.

Of course, a £100m+ player might still struggle, as seen at Liverpool this season with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. However, spending huge transfer fees is how some of the Premier League’s best teams have acquired their greatest talents.

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Morgan Rogers would be the ideal marquee signing for Tottenham

Tottenham failed to sign Morgan Rogers last summer and eventually a deal was agreed to bring Xavi Simons to North London instead.

The Dutchman has had a shaky start to life in England, most recently seeing red for a clumsy challenge in the 2-1 defeat against Liverpool. Rogers on the other hand has seven goals and three assists in the Premier League and his recent winner against Manchester United was a thing of beauty.

This is the kind of player Spurs should aspire to sign and doing so would require a sizable investment. It is time for Tottenham to catch up with the rest of English football’s big hitters and land themselves a signing who could make a real difference to the team’s fortunes.

Despite one senior man’s inconsistencies this season, Tottenham Hotspur are changing their stance on him in light of his purple patch over the last month.

Over the last couple of months, we have seen several reports suggest that Spurs want to add a centre-forward to their squad in January.

That is understandable, given that Dominic Solanke is yet to start a match this season due to injury, while Randal Kolo Muani has not set the world alight in a Spurs shirt.

Mathys Tel is still at the start of his career, and the jury is out on whether the Frenchman is ready to lead the line for a Premier League side with European aspirations.

Tottenham could completely change their stance on Richarlison

It has been suggested that Richarlison could be the one to make way for a new striker in January, even though the Brazilian is the club’s top scorer this season with eight strikes across all competitions.

However, Dean Jones has now suggested that Tottenham are now leaning towards turning down any offers for the former Everton man, and they are even considering offering him a new contract.

The journalist told TEAMtalk: “Tottenham might double down on a stance of not letting Richarlison leave in January, by offering the forward an extended contract.

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“Spurs are expecting interest in the Brazilian striker ahead of the January transfer window, with both Everton and Fulham believed to be among clubs monitoring his situation.

“Richarlison began Saturday’s match against Liverpool on the subs bench but made a significant impact after being introduced, scoring and almost inspiring a comeback.

“The club are on the lookout for new attacking edge but have also considered blocking any departure in January for him. At the moment, we understand they see no benefit in letting him leave on loan.

“And a sale would depend on the level of bidding and whether they can sufficiently upgrade him in the squad in the next month. If Spurs do decide to keep him on, sources suggest that Tottenham may even look to additionally lengthen his contract.

“Richarlison’s current deal runs until 2027, and any new proposal would be designed to protect his value while also giving the club additional time to assess the future. It comes at a time when Tottenham face a test of patience over boss Thomas Frank, but the club are trying to remain positive.”

Why selling Richarlison in January will not make sense for Spurs

One can understand if Tottenham feel that the 28-year-old is not good enough to be their starting number nine over the long term.

Many may feel that, at best, Richarlison may be a decent backup or a squad player.

However, given the issues Spurs have upfront, it would make little sense for them to handicap themselves even further by letting go of their top goalscorer.

The club may revisit Richarlison’s future at the end of the season, and handing him a new deal may be the best way to protect his value.