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Antonin Kinsky has only made two starts for Tottenham Hotspur this season, but he appears to have caught the eye of a team who desperately need added quality in January.

Tottenham Hotspur had a host of goalkeeping options last season, but Fraser Forester and Alfie Whiteman were moved on in the summer, leaving Thomas Frank with just three options.

Guglielmo Vicario has started all of his team’s Premier League matches this season and remains first choice, despite a number of error ridden performances.

Brandon Austin is yet to make an appearance since pre-season, while Antonin Kinsky has made just two starts which both came in the Carabao Cup.

Besiktas want to sign Antonin Kinsky from Tottenham

Sporx, as relayed by Sport Witness, report that Besiktas have asked for clarification towards where Tottenham stand on Kinsky.

The Czechian shot-stopper could be loaned to another team to continue his development and Besiktas would be keen to explore a deal if that happens to be the case.

They have also shown interest in Chelsea’s Filip Jörgensen, who is the club’s number one target. However, there is a disagreement between the Blues and Besiktas over the type of deal which would be agreed, which has led to their interest in Kinsky.

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Kinsky could leave Tottenham if a new goalkeeper is signed

It would make little sense for Kinsky to leave Spurs on loan if that means Frank only has two remaining options. This might not be the case though, as Tottenham have been linked with Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

If Spurs sign the Barcelona goalkeeper or an alternative option, this would open the door for Kinsky to depart on a short-term basis. Guglielmo Vicario looks set to remain in North London until at least the end of the season, so this move has a chance of succeeding.

Besiktas certainly need all the help they can get, having been knocked out of Conference League qualifying and now sitting fifth in the Super Lig.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have voiced their frustrations with the club hierarchy following their failed pursuit of Bournemouth star, Antoine Semenyo.

Tottenham Hotspur were handed a major blow in their pursuit of Antoine Semenyo, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the Lilywhites are no longer in the race for the talented wide forward.

This update comes just over 24 hours after it was claimed that Spurs were looking to push aggressively in their pursuit of Semenyo.

Tottenham fans were never particularly optimistic about their club’s chances of landing the Bournemouth star, and they have once more delivered a strong reaction following the latest news provided by Romano.

Tottenham fans react to failed Antoine Semenyo pursuit

Many Spurs supporters have not wasted time in calling out the club’s board for what they perceive as another failed attempt to land a top-tier player, with several fans expressing their dismay across social media.

Some had already conceded defeat in the pursuit of the attacker and have begun naming alternative options for the left-wing position, such as Iliman Ndiaye, to ensure the squad is sufficiently reinforced.

Regarding the perceived lack of ambition from the hierarchy, one fan said: “I thought they were attacking the situation 😒”, while another stated: “Spurs should actively target Iliman Ndiaye or Christos Tzolis for the left wing forward position. Both players possess the quality, versatility, and technical ability required to succeed at the club and would add creativity, directness, and goal threat to the attack.”

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Expressing frustration at the recruitment strategy, one more commented: “I wonder what low wage punt we’ll get spoilt with”, as another urged the club to move on, saying: “Brilliant….so we can stop wasting the entire window chasing yet another player who doesn’t want to join…..move on”.

Another supporter made a comparison between the old and new ownership, saying: “Oh well. Back to the levy days. Nothing has changed. Hope everyone is happy with us playing championship football.”

one more added: “Well done ENIC , let’s get a 17 year old instead for a third of the price” while a final commented: “They will never ever change enic out!”

Semenyo’s failed pursuit leaves question marks over Thomas Frank’s backing

The transfer window appears to be off to a disappointing start, even before it has officially opened for Tottenham Hotspur, as the decision to withdraw from the race for a primary target creates uncertainty surrounding the club’s plans.

Reports from recent weeks have claimed that the Spurs board are looking to back Thomas Frank in the winter window, but with the club pulling out of the race for Antoine Semenyo, it raises significant questions regarding the level of support the Dane will actually receive.

During the last winter window, the injury-hit Spurs side under Ange Postecoglou received a rather tame level of backing, with the club adding Kevin Danso, Mathys Tel, and Kinsky, who are players that are arguably not as talented as the individuals currently in the starting eleven.

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly intend to emulate the strategy seen at Liverpool by standing firm behind their under-pressure manager, Thomas Frank.

The statistics suggest that Thomas Frank is on course for a worse finish this season compared to Ange Postecoglou’s last term, a fact that highlights the regression in north London.

However, the Tottenham board appear determined to stick with the Dane despite the poor run of results and growing dissatisfaction from the fanbase.

Liverpool are up next in the Premier League, and a defeat to the Reds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will only compound the pressure on Frank, who currently has Spurs just six points clear of 17th place.

Tottenham look to emulate Liverpool’s Slot approach with Thomas Frank

Liverpool also found themselves in a similar situation earlier this season, as Arne Slot’s men went on a barren winless run across all competitions.

The Reds opted to stick with the Dutchman, who won them a Premier League title last season, and they have been rewarded as the team is now on a five-game unbeaten run.

Miguel Delaney has revealed that the Spurs hierarchy is determined to block out the external noise, much like the decision-makers at Anfield did with Slot.

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“Meanwhile, the noise is ratcheting up around Tottenham Hotspur, but like the Liverpool side they face this weekend, the hierarchy are determined to try to shut it out,” Delaney wrote in his Inside Football newsletter for The Independent.

“Just as Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes stood by Arne Slot, Spurs want to stick by Thomas Frank. The Dane’s tenure has been dismally underwhelming – and, in a potential echo of Aston Villa, early data from his wins suggested an eventual fall – but there is a realisation that much more around him needs to change as the club attempts to enter a new era.”

Thomas Frank lacks Arne Slot luxury at Spurs

Tottenham can be patient all they want, but if results do not improve in the coming weeks, a decision will surely have to be made.

Spurs risk being dragged into a relegation battle based on their current form, and that is clearly not the level at which the current squad should be operating.

Harry Redknapp has now weighed in on Tottenham Hotspur’s current struggles, suggesting that something other than the manager is to blame for the inconsistency in north London.

Thomas Frank has a significant job on his hands to turn things around at Tottenham Hotspur as the club looks to re-establish itself among the elite.

However, just a few months into his tenure, the Dane has already been met with his first major hurdle, with results on the pitch faltering significantly of late.

Spurs have managed just one win in their last seven league games, a run which has led to intense external pressure on the manager, although the Tottenham board currently retain their backing of the former Brentford man.

Harry Redknapp slams Tottenham recruitment amid recent struggles

Harry Redknapp has now offered his view on the situation, suggesting that the issues run deeper than just the man in the dugout.

Speaking on the current state of affairs, Redknapp highlighted the inconsistency and the constant turnover of managers since Mauricio Pochettino’s departure, placing the blame firmly on the quality of the squad.

He said on TalkSport: “Going back to Tottenham, it has been inconsistent. I mean it has been manager after manager at the end of the day, I mean the recruitment has not been good enough.

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“The players are not good. How many times are they going to change managers? You know since Poch went it has been one after the other. It is just like a merry-go-round. They come in and have a short spell and then they are gone again.”

Harry Redknapp slams Spurs defensive frailty

The former Spurs boss also took aim at modern defensive setups, specifically questioning the efficacy of set-piece coaches following Tottenham’s recent struggles against Arsenal.

“Every club seems to have set-play coaches you know,” Redknapp added. “And like you, I watch it and see that type of thing happening time and time again.

“And then you know you get someone standing at the edge of the box completely unmarked so they clear the corner that comes in; it drops to the guy on the edge of the box and he smashes it into the back of the net.”

Redknapp further questioned the logic behind obvious physical mismatches in the box, referencing a past cup final to illustrate his point about poor marking assignments.

“Surely when you do your marking, how many times have you seen… we keep going back to the Liverpool Newcastle cup final last year where Mac Allister is picking up Dan Burn, who does that? How can you check his run, a 5ft 8in guy against a 6ft 7in guy?”

Alan Shearer has made a surprising prediction as in-form Liverpool visit a Tottenham Hotspur team struggling to get results.

Renewed calls for Thomas Frank to be relieved of his duties have been sounded since Tottenham Hotspur embarrassed themselves with a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.

This was the second time Spurs have lost a game by a three-goal margin the November international break and it left the side 11th in the Premier League table.

Tottenham must now attempt to recover from this defeat, but with a Liverpool team who know how to win matches arriving in North London, Spurs fans are fearing the worst.

Alan Shearer predicts Tottenham to get a draw against Liverpool

While the odds appear to be stacked in Liverpool’s favour, Alan Shearer has revealed that he expects Spurs to take a point off Arne Slot’s team.

Mohamed Salah has just departed for AFCON and while there has been a very public falling out between the player and his club, Shearer believes Salah will be missed against Tottenham.

He told the Metro: “It’s a tough one to call after what happened to Spurs last week and Liverpool have got a couple of results. I’m going to go draw. I’m going to go sit on the fence. I think that won’t be great for either side, but it wouldn’t be a disaster coming out with a point apiece. So, I’m going to go draw.

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“Salah came on last week and did really well. I guess he had an hour last week and I thought his performance was excellent. He brought an energy, still looked as if he was strong and fit and did really well. He should have scored though missing a big chance.

“I think they’ll miss that. They haven’t got him to do that if that happens again this week, particularly with the injuries Liverpool have got. Without doubt, even with all the noise that was around him, there’s no doubt that they’ll miss him as an option.

“I would still have Liverpool getting into the top four, despite what I’ve seen all season. I still think they’ve got enough to make a push, and they might even sign one or two in January. So, for me, it would still be Liverpool getting in the top four.”

Shearer’s prediction: Draw

Spurs could still drop down the Premier League table with a draw

Most Tottenham supporters would take a draw against Liverpool, considering the current circumstances.

However, even if Spurs get a point from Saturday’s fixture, they will drop even further down the league table if the teams below them secure victories.

Frank must do more than deliver draws if he is to remain at Tottenham in the long-term. Liverpool are not an easy opponent, but the points lost at Nottingham Forest must be recovered somewhere.

Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action against Liverpool and Paul Merson has already made up his mind on which team will come out on top.

Much has been said of Tottenham Hotspur’s struggles at home in the Premier League. However, Spurs were victorious during their last match in North London, defeating Brentford by two goals to nil.

The same cannot be said of the club’s recent away form, with Spurs failing to win on the road since defeating Everton in October. It could therefore be assuring for Tottenham to be facing Liverpool on their own turf.

However, Arne Slot’s side are in winning form and possess far more quality than Brentford, so the fact Spurs finally won a home game might not mean much in the grand scheme of things.

Paul Merson predicts Liverpool to defeat Spurs comfortably

Ex-Arsenal player Paul Merson rarely holds back when it comes to criticising Tottenham and he has taken the opportunity to fire shots in the direction of Thomas Frank and his team.

Other than the wins over Brentford and Slavia Prague, Spurs have been very poor in recent weeks and Merson has little confidence they will do anything other than lose yet another match.

He told Sportskeeda: “Tottenham were atrocious last week against Nottingham Forest. If you take away the games against Brentford and Slavia Prague, Spurs have struggled so bad in recent weeks.

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“I said to you before, the day Thomas Frank came out and called Tottenham fans out for not being real supporters, I thought he was done at the club! Spurs are 11th in the league now. If Newcastle draw, Bournemouth and Brentford win like I’ve predicted, Tottenham could be 14th or 15th by the end of the weekend, which is not good enough.

“Hugo Ekitike has to start ahead of Alexander Isak in this game. When we look at Isak’s struggles, it just reminds us how important it is to have a proper pre-season. Liverpool could be in the top four or top five if they win, so they should play Ekitike.

“Who comes in for Salah on the right? There is the option of using Federico Chiesa and he deserves more minutes. But I just feel like Dominik Szoboszlai might play there in this game. His best position is in midfield, but Slot may use him there and deploy Curtis Jones in midfield.

“Liverpool have not set the world alight with their performances but they are unbeaten in their last five games with three wins. I can see them beating Tottenham comfortably.”

Merson’s prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Liverpool

Spurs could rise up the Premier League table with a victory

Merson has chosen to focus on the negatives by pointing out how far down the Premier League table Tottenham could have fallen by the end of this weekend.

However, teams are separated by fine margins this season and a win over Liverpool could see Spurs re-enter the top half of the table. It is therefore essential that Tottenham prove Merson wrong and gather all three points against their upcoming opponent.

Jamie Carragher believes one factor may be working against Thomas Frank as he fights to keep hold of his Tottenham job.

There is now no hiding way from the fact that Frank is now a man under immense pressure, with a big section of the Spurs fan base growing impatient with the team’s inability to create chances.

In fact, reports indicate that Frank is losing support among some members of the Tottenham board, with differing opinions emerging among the North London club’s hierarchy about his fit for the role.

In fact, Spurs are already thought to be contemplating approaches for Frank’s potential replacements, with the 52-year-old’s job now seemingly on the line.

Jamie Carragher on why Thomas Frank may be concerned about Tottenham job

Carragher has pointed out that the former Brentford boss was not appointed by the current Tottenham leadership, which has undergone a massive change over recent months.

The pundit suggested that the fact that Frank was appointed by Daniel Levy, who has now departed from his role as chairman, may count against the Spurs boss.

The former Liverpool man said on An Echo of Glory podcast about the Dane: “The problem we’ll have is he’s been appointed by Daniel Levy, who’s not now at the club, and that unfortunately, not just for Thomas Frank but for any manager.

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“When there’s a change in ownership or a CEO, you’re always susceptible if things aren’t going well, and it’s easy for them to make that decision, because they didn’t bring him in, and if supporters aren’t happy, it plays into the thoughts of the supporters, and maybe gets them [ENIC] on side as well. I’d like to see him given a good chunk of the second half of the season.”

How much immediate danger is Frank in at Spurs?

Reports indicate that Frank will be handed big funds in January to strengthen the Tottenham squad, with the hierarchy keen to give him the tools to turn things around.

However, we have also read reports that Spurs have shortlisted Mauricio Pochettino, Oliver Glasner, and Marco Silva as potential replacements for Frank.

If the Lilywhites are making contingency plans for the 52-year-old, that certainly does not suggest that they have complete faith in him to fix this mess.

Tottenham Hotspur host Liverpool this weekend in the Premier League, and Thomas Frank may not arrive with much confidence.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to bounce back from a dreadful 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, but Liverpool will not make things easy for them.

Arne Slot’s side have a good record against Spurs and scored six goals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in this fixture last season.

Worse still, Liverpool have found some form and are unbeaten in their past five matches across all competitions, claiming three victories.

Thomas Frank has a poor record against Liverpool

The facts sound bad enough already, and they get worse after exploring Thomas Frank’s historic results against the Premier League title holders.

Frank has only won one of his eight meetings against Liverpool – a 3-1 Brentford victory which took place four years ago next month. The Reds went on to win the next five fixtures between the sides.

In total, Frank has recorded one win, one draw and six defeats against Liverpool, averaging 0.5 points per game.

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If he has any hope of competing at the top end of the table, Frank will have to start picking up wins at home to fellow members of the so-called ‘big six’.

Tottenham need to defy the odds against Arne Slot

While every stat is pointing towards a Spurs defeat, this is a club who do the unexpected. Tottenham have a reputation for winning fixtures they are not expected to win and failing to secure victories when three points should have been almost guaranteed.

It remains to be seen whether Spurs will manage to get the better of Liverpool, but this is a game of great importance. Another defeat and the Premier League table will look very ugly to those of a Tottenham persuasion.

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of a transfer for Antoine Semenyo is over, but one possible scenario could cause this to work in the club’s favour.

Tottenham Hotspur made some good signings in the summer transfer window, but failing to sign a left winger was an idea which has turned out to be just as bad as it seemed at the time.

Thomas Frank has rotated between Wilson Odobert and Brennan Johnson as well as exploring a front two partnership, but this has not resolved what has become a major problem.

Antoine Semenyo is one player who Spurs have been linked with, and the Bournemouth star is probably among the best wingers in the Premier League at this moment in time. However, Manchester City are leading the race to sign Semenyo, rendering a move to Tottenham highly unlikely, especially with Fabrizio Romano claiming Spurs have ended their interest in the Cherries talisman.

Tottenham could have another chance to sign Savinho

Spurs attempted to sign Savinho in the summer, but they were unsuccessful in their pursuit. The Brazilian then put pen to paper and signed a new deal, ruling out the likelihood of a move away from Manchester City any time soon.

However, if Semenyo ends up joining Pep Guardiola’s team, that opens the door for Savinho to leave the club, meaning Tottenham could swoop in and finally sign the 21-year-old.

Savinho has not started a Premier League match since October, and his chances would decrease even more if he had to compete with Semenyo. Therefore, Spurs would have a real chance of bringing their transfer target to North London, where he could be guaranteed regular starts.

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Savinho could be persuaded to push for a Spurs move

It was reported in the summer that Savinho was tempted by a move to Tottenham, and surely that temptation will only continue to grow as he continues to make appearances from the bench.

Spurs have a gaping hole in their team, and Savinho has the skills required to fill it. If Semenyo does join City, then this move could well come to fruition.

Inter Milan have one stumbling block to overcome to land Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham Hotspur, which the Serie A club are confident of doing.

Vicario has come under plenty of fire this season in light of the mistakes he has made in goal, and suggestions are that his days at N17 may be numbered.

Reports indicate that Inter Milan are obsessed with landing the Tottenham number one and are already plotting a move for the experienced goalkeeper.

Some sources indicate that the Nerazzurri are ready to hand Vicario a pay bump to lure him to the San Siro.

Slight disparity between Tottenham and Inter Milan Guglielmo Vicario valuations

A new report in L’Interista has confirmed what we have heard from other sources by stating that the former Empoli man has emerged as Inter’s number one target.

However, it is revealed there is still a small gap between the Serie A club and the Premier League side’s valuation of the 29-year-old.

Inter are ready to offer €20m (£17.5m) for Vicario, while Tottenham are thought to be holding out for at least €25m (£21.8m).

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However, the outlet says that there is confidence at Inter that the €5m (£4.3m) gap can be bridged as the feeling is that the goalkeeper is now in his ‘final phase’ at Spurs.

Spurs are already planning for life without Vicario

A recent report from Football Insider claimed that Tottenham have already decided that Vicario is not part of their long-term plans.

However, the outlet asserted that the Lilywhites are only willing to offload him at the end of the season and have ruled out a January sale.