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Tottenham Hotspur are assessing a move for a 25-year-old striker, who is expected to be on the move from a European giant in January.

The number nine role has been a problem area for Spurs this season, and their situation has got even more complicated after learning that Randal Kolo Muani is now facing two months or more on the sidelines.

It has been widely reported that Tottenham are keen on adding a striker to their squad in January, and one player, who only made a big move in the summer, is thought to be on their radar.

According to some reports, Spurs have launched an enquiry for Jonathan David, who has struggled to produce the goods since his summer move to Juventus, having found the back of the net just once this season in Turin.

Tottenham and Chelsea are linked with Jonathan David

A new report from TuttoMercatoWeb has now backed up the Lilywhites’ interest in the Canadian international, whose future at the Allianz Stadium is now in major doubt.

It is explained that David has failed to impress new Juve boss Luciano Spalletti and his coaching staff, and the Old Lady are now ready to reshape their squad in January.

The Serie A club are ready to ‘reflect on the possibility’ of a January exit for the former Lille star.

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It is revealed that Chelsea are ready to challenge Tottenham for the centre-forward’s signature, with both London clubs ‘making their assessments’ ahead of a potential move for Jonathan David.

Juventus want to keep Tottenham target Vlahovic

A report in Gazzetta dello Sport from a few days ago also made similar claims, claiming that Juve want to get David’s €6m (£5.2m) per season salary off their wage bill.

Interestingly, that update suggested that Dusan Vlahovic is now more likely to stay than the summer signing, as the Serbian has moved up Spalletti’s pecking order.

Tottenham Hotspur have been backed to take a unique approach to negotiating their shirt sponsorship and the naming rights of their stadium.

Spurs moved into their new billion-pound stadium back in April of 2019, but the club still have not found a naming rights partner for the venue.

It has been suggested over recent weeks that Daniel Levy’s exit may pave the way for Spurs to finally find a naming rights partner, with the Lilywhites thought to be looking for a lucrative long-term deal.

Last week, Tottenham announced that AIA will only remain their front-of-the-shirt sponsor until the end of the 2026/27 season, revealing that they will become the club’s Global Training Partner from July 2027 through to June 2032.

TBR Football point out that this means that Tottenham will get significantly less revenue than their current £40m-a-year deal with AIA from 2027, and the club will have to find a new front-of-the-shirt sponsor.

The outlet spoke to football finance expert Kieran Maguire, who claimed that Spurs will want to sell the naming rights of their stadium and the front-of-shirt sponsor under the same deal, which is why they amended their agreement with AIA.

Maguire told TBR about Tottenham Hotspur’s latest move: “They could go down the same route as Man City, whereby they have naming rights and front-of-shirt under the same deal.

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“By scaling back the AIA deal, they may be trying to size up another company for that kind of deal. I remember being in a meeting with someone from Spurs pre-COVID and they were very bullish that a deal was about to be finalised. I assume that Levy had the final say and, in the end, didn’t want it.

“It may be that AIA have said they aren’t interested at the quoted prices for a combined stadium and front-of-shirt deal, and this might clear the decks for a new sponsor that unites those two.”

Spurs will be eyeing a £500m deal

Maguire believes that the North London club are in a hurry to secure a naming rights partner, as the value of the stadium’s naming rights will come down with each passing year.

He suggested that Tottenham will be looking for a mega-money deal worth around £500m over 10 years for the naming rights of the stadium and their shirt sponsorship.

Maguire added: “The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sounds too clunky. If they don’t strike relatively soon, the opportunity to strike a name that will actually stick in the public consciousness will evaporate.

“It will have to be a very long deal. Spurs are too big a club to go for a short-term deal. If they go for that, they’ll be looking for at least £50m per year, which is going to be £500m over 10 years.”

A 21-year-old centre-back could be the subject of a bidding war between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in 2026.

It has been widely reported that Spurs are working to add a centre-back to their squad in the January window.

Last week, a report claimed that a young Wolfsburg star had been identified by Tottenham as the ideal backup to Micky van de Ven.

The player in question is young Konstantinos Koulierakis, who is quickly developing a reputation as one of the best young defenders in the Bundesliga since his move from PAOK in the summer of 2024.

Ironically, Micky Van de Ven made the same move from Wolfsburg to Spurs when he arrived in the Premier League as a young and up-and-coming defender.

Liverpool ready to battle Tottenham for Konstantinos Koulierakis

A new report in CaughtOffside has now claimed that Liverpool are ready to challenge Tottenham for Konstantinos Koulierakis’ signature.

The two Premier League sides are named as the Greek international’s ‘keenest admirers’ according to sources close to industry agents.

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The outlet claims that Arne Slot views Koulierakis as a potential long-term replacement for Ibrahima Konate, who is in talks to swap Anfield for the Allianz Arena.

It is asserted that scouts from the Merseyside club have been watching the 21-year-old for several months and have been impressed by both his defensive positioning and progressive passing.

Competition intensifies for Spurs as Koulierakis price tag revealed

CaughtOffside say that Koulierakis’ ability to read the game and his aerial strength are quickly making many elite clubs across Europe take notice.

The publication adds that while the youngster is part of Tottenham Hotspur’s long-term recruitment strategy, they may also have competition to contend with from Italy, where both Inter Milan and Juventus are watching the player.

While Wolfsburg are reluctant to sell Koulierakis, it is asserted that an offer of €35m-€40m (£30.7m-£35.1m) could be enough to tempt them to the negotiating table.

Tottenham Hotspur have moved swiftly to identify an alternative to Morgan Rogers after the latest developments regarding the Aston Villa star.

Various sources have reported that Spurs were ready to spend big on Rogers since the summer window, but a deal for the Aston Villa man always seemed difficult.

It was reported that Tottenham could try again to land Rogers in January, but the speculation has now been put to rest by the latest development regarding the England international.

The Athletic have now confirmed that the 23-year-old has agreed on a new contract with Aston Villa until 2031, and it has not taken long for Spurs to move on to an alternative.

Tottenham want to sign Iliman Ndiaye in 2026

Journalist Dean Jones has now revealed that the news of Rogers’ new deal comes as a blow to the Lilywhites as the Villa star is the player they were keen to sign to signal their ambition.

He revealed that Thomas Frank’s men have now set their sights on Illiyan Ndiaye, who has gone from strength to strength since swapping Marseille for Everton in the summer of 2024.

Jones told TEAMtalk: “Friday was not a great day for Tottenham in terms of transfer news as two of the players they really like from within the Premier League look like they won’t be gettable any time soon.

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“They always knew it was going to be a stretch, but there really is no limit in terms of the ambition Spurs are going to show from this point on. Morgan Rogers is someone they really like, and they were very close to initiating late talks in the summer to try to sign him.

“Ultimately, they realised it would be a waste of time, so they moved on to sort other deals, but of course they have still kept him in mind. Now that he has signed a new deal, that’s not going to happen any time soon, so he will have to be put aside as a target.

“It’s not a major blow because they expected it to be a difficult deal, but I do think that Ndiaye has crept onto their radar as someone that might become more attainable. “

Is Illiyan Ndiaye a realistic target for Spurs?

Some sources have said over recent weeks that Tottenham would have to pay over £60m to land Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.

The North Londoners are also expected to face competition from Newcastle United, while Juventus, AC Milan, and Atletico Madrid for the Senegal international.

However, Jones believes that the speculation linking the 25-year-old with a move to N17 is one worth watching.

He added: “If this season does not go well at Everton, then it’s possible they would look at him (Ndiaye) as someone they could try to sign.

“Spurs have a list that has been formed over the past couple of weeks, and he is a player with a spark, and that’s the sort of thing Tottenham are looking for.

“David Moyes has spoken about the speculation and has put a lid on it for now by insisting he won’t be going anywhere. It’s probably one to keep an eye on.”

Tottenham Hotspur have now been named as the most likely destination for a Real Madrid star in the January transfer window.

The left-wing area has been a problem for Spurs this season. Although Wilson Odobert has shown signs that he can be the long-term solution in that position, Thomas Frank may want an immediate fix.

It has been suggested that, in order to solve the problem, the Lilywhites may turn to a player they explored a move for during the summer transfer window.

It was reported last week that Tottenham may be alerted to the potential availability of Rodrygo in January after their failed attempt to prise him away from the Santiago Bernabeu in a £70m deal in the summer.

A few days ago, journalist Dean Jones claimed that the Real Madrid star is the kind of marquee signing that Spurs want to make to signal their ambition.

Tottenham installed as favourites to sign Rodrygo

A new report in Fichajes now claims that the pacy winger ‘wants to feel important’ again after falling down the pecking order at Madrid and is not ruling out a change of scenery in January.

With Rodrygo having set his sights on becoming a key player for Brazil in next summer’s World Cup, he could be tempted to force a move away in January.

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The outlet reveals that Premier League clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool explored a move for the winger during the summer.

However, ahead of the January window, it is Tottenham who have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Rodrygo.

What is Real Madrid’s stance on Rodrygo?

Fichajes say that Madrid are now assessing the situation closely and are yet to make a final decision on the wide-man.

While Xabi Alonso’s men do not want to make a hasty decision on Rodrygo, a transfer could be on the cards if an attractive offer arrives.

The publication adds that ‘everything will depend on the coming weeks’ and whether the winger manages to make himself a more important part of Alonso’s plans at the Spanish capital.

A person with close ties to the industry has revealed whether Brentford striker Igor Thiago is a realistic target for Tottenham in January.

Thiago has been sublime for the Bees since the start of the season, ensuring that the losses of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have hardly been felt.

The Brazilian has eight goals in eleven Premier League matches and nine across all competitions, and is only behind Erling Haaland in the race for the Golden Boot.

It was first reported last month that Tottenham are eyeing a £30m move for Thiago in January, with Thomas Frank said to be keen on reuniting with the striker in N17.

Would Brentford be willing to sell Igor Thiago to Tottenham?

Brentford boss Kieth Andrews issued a hands-off warning to Spurs and Thiago’s other suitors, making it clear that the club do not have plans of offloading the striker.

Former Everton and Aston Villa CEO, Keith Wyness, who now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs, believes that the Bees will not consider letting the 24-year-old leave mid-season.

When asked if the West London club will listen to offers for Thiago, Wyness told Football Insider: “Look, they had a couple of players leave over the summer, Mbeumo and Wissa, to United and to Newcastle. So I think that’s enough, and I think that the squad are seeing enough progress themselves that there’s no need for them to go.

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“I don’t expect him to be moving at all at this stage. I don’t think Brentford are trying to be a selling club in any way at all at the moment. I think the new owners coming in are happy with the way things have settled.

“With those two big sales they did do, there’s no pressure financially to do it. So I think that Brentford will try to strengthen. I don’t see Thiago moving at all.”

Spurs expected to face plenty of competition for Thiago

Even if Brentford decide to listen to offers for their marksmen, Tottenham Hotspur will not find it easy to complete a January deal.

Reports in Brazil indicate that Spurs face competition from both Aston Villa and Newcastle for Thiago, with the Magpies and Villans said to be big fans of the striker.

At the very least, it appears that the Lilywhites may have to pay a premium for the Brazilian, given Brentford’s stance and the growing interest in his services.

Tottenham Hotspur youngster Luca Williams-Barnett has been recognised yet again for his outstanding performances this season.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Luca Williams-Barnett has been enjoying a remarkable 2025/26 campaign, bursting onto the scene with several standout displays in recent weeks.

The teenager has caught the eye with his consistency and technical quality, earning his first professional contract with Tottenham, a clear indication of how highly rated he is within the club’s setup.

So far this season, the 17-year-old has scored eight goals and provided seven assists in 12 appearances across all competitions, underlining just how well-rounded his game has become.

Tottenham’s Luca Williams-Barnett earns second Premier League 2 nomination

Williams-Barnett’s impressive form was recognised last month when he claimed the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award.

Now, he has the chance to make it back-to-back triumphs after being shortlisted once again for the Player of the Month award in the academy division for November.

The Spurs youngster bagged two superb goals and an assist in Tottenham’s 4-1 win over Newcastle United on 5 October.

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He also picked up the assist for Callum Olusesi’s goal in a 4-1 defeat to Manchester United on 25 October, and outside of the Premier League 2, he set up another goal in Tottenham’s 4-2 UEFA Youth League victory over Monaco on 22 October.

Williams-Barnett faces stiff competition for this month’s award, with Manchester United’s Gabriele Biancheri, Blackburn Rovers’ Brandon Powell, Manchester City duo Mahamadou Sangare and Seb Naylor, Ipswich Town’s Luca Fletcher and Woody Williamson, and Stoke City’s Laurence Giani all making the shortlist.

Williams-Barnett could feature more in the first team

Despite his rapid development and strong showings at the youth level, Williams-Barnett has made just one senior appearance for Tottenham so far this season.

That outing came in the Carabao Cup clash against Doncaster Rovers, where he featured in the closing stages for Thomas Frank’s side.

Given his natural ability and growing maturity, there is every chance that the teenager could feature more prominently for Spurs before the campaign draws to a close.

For now, however, his focus will remain on international duty, as he represents England at the Under-17 World Cup.

Tottenham’s home struggles have become a recurring concern, and Alan Shearer believes Thomas Frank’s men must brace themselves for what is to come when playing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur’s home form in the Premier League has been nothing short of abysmal, with the Lilywhites managing just three wins in their last 19 games on home soil.

Troy Deeney recently described the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as a “one billion pound problem” that the club must find a way to solve.

Interestingly, while Tottenham have struggled to impose themselves at home in the league, their record in Europe tells a completely different story, as Spurs are yet to lose at home in Europe, which makes their league form even more of an anomaly.

Alan Shearer warns Tottenham of home challenge

Tottenham have failed to win their last two home matches in the Premier League, losing to Chelsea and drawing with Manchester United.

So far this season, Frank’s men have managed just one home victory in the league, while they have secured two wins at home in Europe.

Alan Shearer, speaking on BBC’s Match of the Day, believes he understands why this is happening and issued a clear warning about what Tottenham must now expect when playing at home.

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He said: “I think what they have to get used to now under Thomas Frank is that teams are going to come to their stadium and they’re going to sit and defend, and then they’ve got to try and find and work the way out.

“Whereas when Tottenham are going away from home, teams will attack them, and that suits them better.”

Thomas Frank seeks solution to Spurs’ home form

Thomas Frank has also been vocal about his side’s home performances, admitting that improving results at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium remains a top priority.

It has, however, not been the case so far, with Tottenham now sitting 19th based on home form this season. Only the bottom-placed Wolves have a worse record in front of their supporters.

In stark contrast to their poor home form, Tottenham have been the best away team in the division this season. They remain unbeaten on the road, winning four and drawing one of their five away matches.

If they are to climb the table and challenge for a European spot, Frank’s men must translate their away resilience into home dominance and find ways to consistently break through deep defensive setups.

Theo Walcott has now sent a message to Tottenham Hotspur supporters who jeered Thomas Frank during the draw against Manchester United.

Thomas Frank’s time at Tottenham Hotspur has been anything but smooth sailing. Spurs currently sit fifth in the Premier League table after 11 games played.

Frank’s men have managed to pick up 18 points, having won five matches, drawn three and lost three so far this season.

At this stage last campaign, Tottenham were tenth in the table with 16 points, having won five, drawn one and lost five, which shows there has been progress under the Danish coach.

There has clearly been improvement, but sections of the Tottenham fanbase are still not entirely pleased with Thomas Frank’s side.

Theo Walcott reacts to Tottenham fans booing Thomas Frank

On Saturday, the Dane was booed after deciding to substitute Xavi Simons for Mathys Tel while Spurs were chasing the game against Manchester United, having been 1-0 down at the time.

Speaking about the reaction from some supporters, Theo Walcott urged patience and called on fans to trust the process, reminding them that Frank made the right call in that situation.

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It was a move that eventually paid off, as Tel netted the equaliser after combining well with another substitute, Destiny Udogie.

This is not the first time the Dane has been booed by his home supporters, with Tottenham fans doing something similar after the poor home performance against London rivals Chelsea.

The former Premier League winger told BBC’s Match of the Day: “Trust the manager’s process. I think that is one thing as fans, when you watch games, you are always frustrated in the moment.

“However, look, they are there for a reason. Thomas Frank is a good manager, he knows exactly what he is doing, and he has made the right decision there.”

Thomas Frank must find Spurs’ attacking rhythm

Frank is undoubtedly a top manager, and that was evident during his time at Brentford, where his side often played fearless, attacking football.

However, at Tottenham, it seems as though he is still trying to strike the right balance, as his current approach has appeared more pragmatic and less fluid in attack.

This brand of football does not suit Spurs, as history has shown during the reigns of Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Nuno Espirito Santo.

Tottenham have always been known for their expressive, front-foot style of play, which is deeply ingrained in the DNA of the club.

If Frank fails to deliver that brand of football, then questions about his long-term suitability will inevitably arise.

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a much-needed boost regarding Randal Kolo Muani, following fresh reports on the extent of his latest injury setback.

Randal Kolo Muani has endured a stop-start spell at Tottenham Hotspur since completing his deadline-day move.

The Frenchman has had to deal with several injuries during his time in north London, with a dead leg first keeping him out during his opening weeks.

A jaw injury is the latest setback for Muani after he had finally begun to get some much-needed game time, as Thomas Frank looked to integrate him fully into his side.

The most recent setback came in Spurs’ last outing against Manchester United, with Frank taking Muani off at half-time following a knock.

The Spurs forward has since withdrawn from the French national team, with early reports suggesting that he could face a lengthy 6-8 week spell on the sidelines if surgery is required.

A fresh update from Alasdair Gold has now provided some clarity, revealing that a specialist has confirmed Randal Kolo Muani does have a fractured jaw.

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However, it is considered a reasonably positive diagnosis, as it does not require surgery and should therefore rule him out for less than the initially speculated six to eight weeks.

Tottenham and Frank handed timely boost ahead of busy schedule

This should come as a boost for the forward, who will be hoping to contribute to Frank’s side during the hectic festive schedule.

Spurs are set to play eight games in four weeks across all competitions in December, and Frank will need a strong squad if his team are to remain competitive.

Last season, an injury crisis during this same period severely affected Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham side, who slipped down the table as several key players dropped like flies.