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Tottenham have been dealt a fresh injury concern as one source provides a further update on the condition of Randal Kolo Muani.

Tottenham Hotspur’s clash against Manchester United at the weekend saw Thomas Frank’s men pick up a hard-fought point, but the game also came at a cost with a few injuries sustained.

Randal Kolo Muani was withdrawn at half-time after picking up a knock, while Cristian Romero also suffered a late blow in the closing stages.

Thomas Frank had initially delivered a positive update on both players, suggesting the injuries were not too serious, but new information now paints a different picture regarding the fitness of Kolo Muani.

It was revealed earlier today that Kolo Muani had sustained a jaw injury, which was expected to be more serious than first feared, with the Frenchman even reported to have withdrawn from the French national team squad.

A further update from content creator Chris Cowlin has now shed more light on the situation, detailing the potential length of Kolo Muani’s absence.

Cowlin explained that the striker could face a spell on the sidelines, and depending on the severity, it might be longer than initially anticipated.

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He said: “Randal Kolo Muani is expected to be out of action for around 6-8 weeks. If surgery is required he could be out for a number of months.”

Major setback for Spurs and Kolo Muani

It is certainly a major blow for Kolo Muani, who has had to endure a tough start to life in north London, with injuries repeatedly halting his momentum.

The Frenchman missed the early part of the season with a dead leg that was not initially thought to be serious, yet he ended up spending over a month on the sidelines.

With the Tottenham forward now set to miss several weeks, or possibly months, this loan spell could easily turn into one of the more disappointing ones for the club.

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are big fans of one Tottenham Hotspur man, but the North London club have made their stance on the player very clear.

Following the departures of Harry Kane and Heung-min Son, Tottenham do not have many world-class players in its squad.

However, two who would definitely fit into that category are their centre-back duo of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.

Romero signed a long-term contract with Spurs in the summer, and it has been widely reported that the Lilywhites also want to tie down Van de Ven to a new deal quickly.

It appears that they cannot do that fast enough, as the interest in the Dutchman’s services is now growing.

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain want to poach Micky van de Ven from Tottenham

A new report in TEAMtalk has now claimed that Real Madrid remain keen on Van de Ven, with the Los Blancos’ interest in the centre-back described as ‘genuine’.

The 24-year-old’s blend of pace, aerial dominance and ball-playing ability has made him an attractive target to the La Liga giants, who see the player as a long-term successor to their ageing defensive core.

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With veterans like Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba nearing the end of their careers, it is said that Van de Ven fits the profile of a modern, versatile defender who would fit like a glove in Xabi Alonso’s system.

Madrid’s scouts have been impressed by the Tottenham star’s composure and his ability to pocket top-class forwards, but they are not alone in the pursuit.

PSG are also described as ‘long-time admirers’ of Van de Ven, having been fans of him since his Wolfsburg days. They are now monitoring his situation closely as they dream of pairing him with Marquinhos at the back.

Spurs are resolute in their stance over Van de Ven

Despite the growing interest in the centre-back, Tottenham remain resolute in their wish to hold onto him.

The club view Van de Ven as a world-class defender and a symbol of their project under Frank. In fact, sources close to Spurs insist that they have ‘zero intention’ of parting ways with the Dutch centre-half.

However, the outlet warns that Spurs may have to qualify for the next Champions League to avoid losing the Netherlands international, who has ambitions to play at the highest level consistently.

Tottenham Hotspur are trying to come up with ways to overcome the roadblocks to landing Ivan Toney from Al-Ahli in January.

Regular readers of Spurs Web will be aware of the speculation over recent weeks suggesting that Tottenham want to offer Toney a route back to the Premier League.

In fact, last month, Thomas Frank himself said that he would be happy to work with Toney at Tottenham.

However, over the last two weeks, a number of sources have suggested that the former Brentford striker is not in a hurry to return to the Premier League and that there are impediments to him leaving the Saudi club in January.

It has now emerged that there may be one route which could allow the Lilywhites to overcome those impediments.

Tottenham are exploring signing Ivan Toney on loan

According to a new report in TEAMtalk, Tottenham are now leading the race to sign the 29-year-old. The report alleges that Frank has already spoken to Toney about a move to N17.

However, it is revealed that a permanent transfer in January is off the table as not only do the Lilywhites not want to pay the £30m fee, but the centre-forward also risks a big tax bill if his lucrative Saudi contract is terminated early.

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As a result, Spurs are now exploring an initial loan deal for the striker, which is the ‘only viable path’ as it allows Al-Ahli to protect their investment while allowing the England international to play at the highest level.

The report adds that the relationship between Toney and Frank remains strong, and suggests that the striker may be attracted by the fact that he already knows the Dane’s system inside out.

Spurs want Toney to replace Richarlison but they face competition

TEAMtalk say that Tottenham view the former Bees star as ‘the ideal short-term solution’ to their woes in the forward line.

The North Londoners want Toney to replace Richarlison and may even explore the possibility of inserting an obligation to buy him from Al-Ahli at the end of the season.

However, Spurs do not have a straight run at the England man, with West Ham expressing their interest while Everton are keeping an eye on the striker’s situation.

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed some bittersweet news, and it has to do with two centre-forwards on the North London club’s radar.

Randal Kolo Muani has been backed to come good by pundits after his strong performance against Copenhagen, with the striker now having earned a recall to the France squad after putting his injury woes behind him.

Dominic Solanke is also edging closer to full fitness after having ankle surgery over a month ago.

However, despite these developments, it has been widely reported over recent weeks that Tottenham are keen on adding a number nine to their squad in January.

There has now been a big update on the future of a 25-year-old striker, who has been heavily linked with a move to N17 in January.

Tottenham target Jonathan David has not impressed the new Juventus manager

According to some reports, Spurs have launched an inquiry 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.

A new report in Gazzetta dello Sport has now revealed that the Canadian international has failed to win over the new Juve boss, Luciano Spalletti.

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The outlet says that David is going through a ‘downward spiral’ in Turin and, having fallen further down the pecking order, a January exit is thought to be on the cards for the player.

The outlet points out that the Bianconeri may be happy to get the striker’s €6m (£5.2m) per season salary off their wage bill, and adds that Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are both circling over the former Lille man.

A blow for Spurs in their pursuit of a Fabio Paratici favourite

The premise of this update by Gazzetta dello Sport is the fact that Dusan Vlahovic has moved ahead of David in the Juve pecking order, and the Serbian is now more likely to stay.

This comes as a bitter blow to Tottenham, who have been named as Vlahovic’s most likely destination in January, if he were to leave the Allianz Stadium.

A Brazilian club have made a big move to prevent Tottenham Hotspur from poaching their young starlet in the January transfer window.

Tottenham’s forward line has misfired so far this season, and it appears that the Lilywhites are considering entering the transfer market to solve that problem.

Over recent weeks, 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, for whom Tottenham have allegedly explored getting a work permit ahead of a potential January move.

However, we have been hearing over the last couple of weeks that Vasco are working on tying the Tottenham target down to a new contract, and it appears that the Brazilian club are ready to make a bumper offer.

Vasco Da Gama set to offer huge contract to Tottenham target Rayan

According to Lucas Pedrosa from SBT and NewsColina, Vasco are now sorting out the final details ahead of a five-year contract offer to the forward.

The club are determined to keep Rayan at the club, and is willing to give him a bumper salary increase in an effort to tie him down until 2031.

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It is claimed that the teenager could be about to receive a new deal worth €180,000 (£155,000) per month, which is huge by the standards of Brazilian football, especially for a player so young.

Tottenham Hotspur and the other European clubs eyeing Rayan could thus face an uphill battle in pushing through a January deal.

Vasco’s pitch to Spurs target Rayan revealed

This update explains that Vasco have told Rayan and his representatives that he should avoid what is called the ‘bounce-back’ effect, which is when young players leave Brazil for Europe too early and struggle to adapt, only to return to the country soon after.

That is what happened with Vitor Roque, and that is something that Vasco want to avoid with Rayan, who they see as a generational talent.

In fact, the club are hoping that the youngster makes it into the Brazil squad for next year’s World Cup while still representing Vasco.

The club have also informed the Tottenham target that they are planning to keep manager Fernando Diniz at the helm so that the forward’s development continues smoothly.

A Tottenham star, who missed the last two games through injury, is hopeful of featuring for his country during the international break.

Tottenham had 12 absentees against Copenhagen, but that did not stop the North Londoners from demolishing the Danish side to build some much-needed momentum and confidence.

Some of the key men are expected to be fit to face Man United, including Mohammed Kudus, who has said that he expects to be ready for Saturday’s game.

There is now a positive update on another Spurs midfielder, who was forced out of the Champions League clash on Tuesday, as well as the game at home to Man United.

Graham Potter makes a revelation about Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall

Lucas Bergvall suffered a concussion against Chelsea last week and was forced off in just the seventh minute of the contest.

Thomas Frank has confirmed that Bergvall has been ruled out for the Man United clash, but the new Sweden boss, Graham Potter, has now revealed that the 19-year-old is hopeful of featuring for his country during the upcoming international break.

Potter told the Swedish football official website: “As things stand right now, they (Bergvall and Alexander Isak) are available. Lucas has had a concussion, but hopes he can be there when it is time for us to play.”

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Bergvall has a chance to make Spurs midfield his own

While Thomas Frank was initially hesitant to split up the partnership of Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur, we have seen a departure from the norm over the past two fixtures.

Pape Sarr has come in as an all-action alternative alongside Bentancur in the Champions League, then next to Palhinha in the pivot against Man United.

Many would argue that Lucas Bergvall’s attributes lend themselves more to a number eight position than a number 10, meaning he could be able to force himself into that box-to-box midfield role.

There is more bad news for Tottenham Hotspur on the injury front, with a key player suffering a significant injury against Man United.

Thomas Frank has had to deal with a bloated injury list over the past few weeks, but things appeared to be improving.

Dominic Solanke was edging close to a return after his ankle surgery, and the England international’s return would have relieved Tottenham’s woes up front.

However, the Lilywhites have now received terrible news regarding another striker, who himself only returned to action a few weeks ago.

Tottenham forward Randal Kolo Muani is forced to pull out of France’s squad

Kolo Muani led the line for the Lilywhites against Man United on Saturday, but he was withdrawn at half-time due to an injury.

It is now being reported by RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins that the Tottenham Hotspur forward’s injury is more serious than initially suspected.

Examinations have revealed that Kolo Muani has suffered a fractured jaw, and as a result, he has now pulled out from the Les Blues squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan.

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Spurs will continue to rely on Mathys Tel and Richarlison

There has been no exact timeline given for Solanke’s return, with Thomas Frank stating he hopes to have the Spurs striker back before the end of the year.

Following this latest blow to Kolo Muani, the Lilywhites will now have to rely on Richarlison and Mathys Tel to get them through the next few games, including the North London derby on November 23.

Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of getting a result against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League may have just improved after the latest news coming out of the French capital.

Spurs find themselves in tenth place in the league phase of the Champions League and are on course to secure qualification.

A top-eight finish is still within the grasp of the Lilywhites, but they have some tough assignments coming up, with clashes against Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt on the calendar.

Their next clash is undoubtedly their toughest one, with the Premier League side set to travel to Paris to take on PSG, who sit fifth in the table, but Spurs have received an early boost ahead of their trip to France later this month.

PSG could be without several players for Champions League clash against Tottenham

Tottenham travel to Paris on November 26, just three days after a big North London derby away at the Emirates.

The Ligue 1 suffered its first loss of the Champions League campaign against Bayern Munich this week, and they have lost several key players to injury.

PSG have revealed on their official website that Achraf Hakimi, Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes will be out of action for a few weeks after picking up injuries.

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Meanwhile, Desire Doue is also out injured, but the Parisians have not given a clear timeline for the winger’s return. There is thus the possibility that they could be without four key players for their clash against the Lilywhites.

Spurs will hope to have key men back for PSG clash

Tottenham have a lot of injuries of their own at the moment, but a couple of them could potentially return in time for the clash against PSG.

Dominic Solanke is expected to return to action after this month’s international break, and Spurs fans will be hoping that the England international is available to lead the line at Parc des Princes.

Kevin Danso believes that one Tottenham Hotspur teammate is up there with the best players in the world in his position.

Following the departure of Heung-min Son in the summer, the Lilywhites were left without many superstars left in their squad.

However, a 24-year-old Spurs man is on his way to becoming one of the most valuable players in world football due to the unique skill set he possesses.

We are, of course, referring to Micky van de Ven, who is reportedly on the radar of the biggest clubs in Europe, and the Dutchman has been showing just why that is the case over the last two weeks.

Kevin Danso identifies underrated attribute of Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven

The goal that the Netherlands international scored against Copenhagen last week will live long in the memories of Spurs fans, with the centre-back running the length of the pitch before calmly slotting the ball into the back of the net.

Danso admitted that Van de Ven is one of the best going around, pointing out that his willingness to defend and cover spaces makes him a huge asset for the side.

When asked if the former Wolfsburg man is among the best centre-backs in the world, the Austrian told The Standard: “He’s up there. The fastest player I know. His willingness to defend also. There’s so many times when you see Micky covering long balls, covering the space.

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“Not many do it like he does. Just that desire to defend, and also being so good and composed on the ball. And his left foot is a real weapon.”

Danso does not mind his new Spurs nickname

Danso has stepped in and performed admirably in the absence of Romero over recent weeks, showcasing his aerial dominance and proficiency in winning duels.

That has earned Danso the nickname ‘magnet head’ from Thomas Frank, and it is not one that the centre-back minds.

When asked about his nickname, the former Lens man responded: “I didn’t know until my friends and teammates told me about it. It was a positive, so I’ll take it.

“When it comes to defending, I’m old school, an old soul. Top defenders are about defending and taking pride in making sure the ball stays as far away from our goal as possible.”

Tottenham defender Micky Van De Ven has now shared what his former captain Heung-Min Son privately told him after he copied his iconic Puskas-winning goal in the Champions League.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have witnessed their fair share of Puskas-worthy goals over the years; from Gareth Bale’s heroics against Inter Milan in 2012, to Erik Lamela’s rabona, and of course, Heung-Min Son’s breathtaking run and finish that actually won the award.

It would’ve been hard to imagine anyone from the current Spurs squad replicating that kind of brilliance – at least not a centre-back – but then came Micky van de Ven’s outrageous goal in the 4-0 Champions League win over FC Copenhagen.

Despite Spurs being down to ten men, the Dutch centre-back picked up the ball inside his own half, dribbled past half the Copenhagen side, and fired home from the edge of the box.

According to official UEFA data, Van de Ven carried the ball an incredible 67.7 metres before scoring which happened to be the longest ever ball carry leading to a goal in Champions League history, surpassing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr (64.4m).

Heung-Min Son’s message to former Tottenham teammate Micky van de Ven

Heung-Min Son was one of the first to react after the final whistle, commenting on Van de Ven’s Instagram post with a simple “wow… just wow.” But the former Spurs captain went a step further privately.

Speaking to TNT Sports ahead of the Manchester United clash, Micky Van de Ven was asked whether he’d heard from the South Korean after the match and whether he had compared their goals, to which the Dutch International replied:

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“Nah, he texted me as well. He said, unbelievable goal as well. He’s like, it’s unbelievable how you (were able to) make this (much) room and how you finished this goal.”

Van de Ven also admitted he’d always wanted to score a goal like Son’s. The Dutchman had made similar runs before, which only led to assists, so getting on the scoresheet this time felt extra special.

“And I just said to him, I want to make a similar goal as you, and luckily it happened,” he said.

Van de Ven can’t decide whose goal was better

In a recent Spurs video on Instagram, the players were asked: “What’s the best goal you’ve seen live?” and while most of them immediately named Van de Ven’s solo run, the Dutchman refused to name himself.

When he was pressed again in the same interview about whether he thought his strike was better than Son’s, he took a moment before replying:

“I think it’s similar to be honest. Yeah, it’s really similar. It’s difficult to say which is easy because it’s both, I think, really hard goals to score.”