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Tottenham Hotspur reportedly identified an experienced Everton star as a primary target, only to see their hopes dashed by a recent contract development.

Reports linking Tottenham Hotspur with a move for a new goalkeeper have only intensified in the past few weeks following a string of high-profile errors from Guglielmo Vicario.

We reported back in November that Spurs had their eye on a world-class goalkeeper, and since then, several names within the Premier League and abroad have popped up as potential options to shore up the backline.

James Trafford of Manchester City has been strongly linked with a move to Tottenham, while Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen and Barcelona’s Marc-Andre ter Stegen have also been mooted as targets for the north London club.

Tottenham missed out on Jordan Pickford after latest Everton deal

Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe has now confirmed one of the specific names that was on the radar of the club as they look to find a suitable replacement for Vicario.

When replying to supporters regarding potential January targets and goalkeepers who could replace the Italian, the journalist stated that Everton shot-stopper Jordan Pickford is a player Tottenham would have actively pursued.

However, he added that the England international’s decision to sign a new deal with the Toffees is what effectively prevented Spurs from approaching him, stating: “Spurs would have gone for Pickford if he hadn’t signed a new deal.”

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Why Jordan Pickford is not a good fit for Spurs

Pickford possesses a wealth of Premier League experience, having spent the last nine years competing in the top division of English football.

He is a solid option, yet his ability to play with the ball at his feet could pose questions at a club like Tottenham, who aim to build from the back under their current tactical setup.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have reacted with scepticism to the latest reports linking the club with a big-money move for Antoine Semenyo, with many questioning whether the club can fend off competition from top-flight rivals.

Tottenham Hotspur remain admirers of Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, and with the winter transfer window approaching, links with the Ghana international have only intensified.

Fabrizio Romano became the latest to report on the pursuit, claiming that Tottenham have spent a lot of time over the last few days “attacking the situation” for Antoine Semenyo and that they have been really aggressive in their attempts to land the player.

The journalist then added that the situation is heating up, with both Manchester United and Manchester City making contact in the last 48 hours, while Liverpool remains interested, meaning a deal will ultimately depend on what Semenyo wants.

With interest coming from multiple Premier League sides and Spurs still reported to be in pursuit, Tottenham supporters are far from convinced the Lilywhites will actually land Semenyo.

Many took to social media to voice their take on the latest reports, with one fan mocking the terminology used: “Attacking the situation… Is there no end to the new phrases which describe Tottenham doing absolutely nothing at all, which will help them sign a player they supposedly want?”

Others expressed doubt over the club’s ability to compete with the elite, with one supporter stating: “We have never beaten United or City or Liverpool to a signing. Ever. I am 100% not interested in the fake hype here. Would love the new regime to prove me wrong, but this has never happened before and if other teams want him there’s a 1000-1 chance he picks us.”

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Some fans even urged the club to look elsewhere, with one stating, “I don’t want him, please get [Iliman] Ndiaye instead,” while another questioned why the club does not move for Omar Marmoush, stating: “Why don’t we go for someone like Marmoush?”

Meanwhile, another believes the latest reports are all PR based: “Chances of this happening was always incredibly low. I just think this is PR to please the supporters. If it isn’t, we will end up with a winger OF THE SAME QUALITY in January. Won’t happen.”

Spurs transfer history fuels supporter doubt

Spurs supporters have every reason to be concerned as this feels all too familiar. The situation with Eberechi Eze in the summer, alongside Morgan Gibbs-White, showed how Tottenham can often struggle to get deals over the line when they are faced with direct rival competition.

That is the same situation here, with Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United all reported to be in the chase for the Bournemouth star.

Tottenham Hotspur have made a decision on whether to let Brennan Johnson leave the club in January, but their strategy is one which has failed in the past.

Tottenham Hotspur need to make space in their squad for new arrivals and this means selling players, including those who have been important to the club.

Brennan Johnson is someone who is very much at risk of being moved on by Spurs, with the Welshman failing to receive regular starts.

It has been reported that Tottenham already have a price in mind for Johnson, with three teams lining up to get their hands on the winger.

Tottenham do not want to sell Brennan Johnson in January

Despite the rumours surrounding Johnson, Spurs are not looking to sell him on a permanent basis, but there is a willingness to let him temporarily depart the club.

According to Team Talk, Tottenham want to loan out Johnson in January in hopes that time away from North London will kickstart his career. Should this happen, Spurs would be more likely to collect a higher transfer fee in the summer.

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Johnson is prepared to leave Tottenham in search of game time and he is considering his options. There is an acceptance within the club that Thomas Frank is not a big fan of the 24-year-old.

Aston Villa and Bouremouth have emerged as the latest teams interested in agreeing a deal for Johnson and several clubs have enquired about the player’s situation.

Spurs must cut their losses on Johnson

Tottenham have tried the strategy of loaning out players before in order to boost their transfer fee, but it usually just prolongs the inevitable rather than delivering a profit.

Johnson gave Spurs one of the greatest moments in their recent history and therefore it was worth paying Nottingham Forest a £47.5m transfer fee, even if he was never worth that much.

Therefore, Tottenham need to accept that they overspent on the forward, but because he gave the fans a memory to forever cherish, it does not actually matter. They should get what they can for him at the earliest possible opportunity and look to press on with a new signing.

Tottenham Hotspur star Mohammed Kudus has been putting his knowledge of the club’s history to the test, selecting a mix of legends and current teammates to construct his ideal footballer.

Mohammed Kudus has settled into life in north London seamlessly, and his performances on the pitch have been equally impressive.

The wide forward has already managed eight goal involvements with six assists and two goals in 15 appearances in the league, equalling his tally from last season after 32 games with West Ham United.

Tottenham fans will be hoping the Ghana international can continue building on his displays this season as he improves under manager Thomas Frank.

Mohammed Kudus builds his ultimate Tottenham player

Kudus is not the only top player to have taken to the pitch in north London, with several others impressing during their time at Tottenham too.

The 25-year-old has now attempted to build his ultimate Tottenham player, naming the best Spurs men past and present in different categories during a segment with TNT Sports.

When asked about the player with the best right foot, Kudus picked Harry Kane, while for the left foot, he went with Gareth Bale.

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For first touch, his choice was Christian Eriksen, for speed, he selected Micky van de Ven, while Kane was named once more for heading.

Kudus then rounded off his list by choosing himself for strength and the current Spurs captain, Cristian Romero, for passion.

Spurs are yet to fill the Harry Kane void

Spurs are currently going through a transition period and are yet to replace some of the top players who have departed the club in recent years.

One such player is Harry Kane, who made Kudus’ list twice, given his elite finishing with both his feet and head.

The forward was world-class and a top all-around player who literally helped carry Spurs to several top-four finishes thanks to his goalscoring and playmaking ability.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly intensified their efforts to land Antoine Semenyo, with the club launching an aggressive pursuit ahead of the January transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur’s summer interest in Antoine Semenyo has persisted months later as we head rapidly towards the winter window.

The Lilywhites remain keen on bringing the Bournemouth man to north London to link up with fellow Ghana star Mohammed Kudus.

However, their pursuit of Semenyo is more complicated than it was back in the summer, with several Premier League rivals now joining the race for the in-form wide forward.

Tottenham launch aggressive Antoine Semenyo pursuit

Fabrizio Romano has now provided an update on the pursuit of Semenyo with the winter transfer window less than two weeks from opening.

According to the journalist, Tottenham are believed to have spent a significant amount of time over the last few days attacking the situation regarding the Bournemouth star.

It is understood that the Lilywhites have been really aggressive in their pursuit of the forward recently, but they are not alone.

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The situation is reported to be heating up with both Manchester United and Manchester City, who are said to have made contact in the last 48 hours, while Liverpool remains interested.

Romano concludes his report by stating that a move will ultimately depend on what Semenyo wants.

Semenyo’s Liverpool preference complicates transfer plans

Reports in the last few weeks have claimed that Semenyo will prefer a move to Liverpool, a stance which is far from ideal for Spurs.

Tottenham found themselves in a similar situation last summer with Eberechi Eze, who had been closing in on a deal with the club despite being a lifelong Arsenal supporter.

However, that move came crumbling down when Arsenal approached the playmaker, who did not think twice about joining them.

If Semenyo does indeed prefer Liverpool, then it could prove difficult for Spurs if the Reds make a move for the £65m-rated man.

Tottenham supporters have been handed a significant update regarding the club’s schedule for the new year, with four upcoming Premier League fixtures having been moved for television coverage.

Tottenham Hotspur’s league form has taken a massive nosedive in recent weeks, with Thomas Frank’s side managing just two wins from their last nine outings.

The Dane will be hoping he can turn things around in his next set of fixtures, but on paper, the task ahead looks incredibly difficult.

Spurs face Liverpool next in matchweek 17 before they move on to take on Crystal Palace in gameweek 18, a run which makes the challenge of regaining momentum even trickier.

TV selections force Tottenham fixture changes in February

The games continue to come thick and fast, and it has now been confirmed that there has been a significant adjustment to the upcoming schedule for the north London club.

In February, Tottenham Hotspur are set to play four Premier League games following the latest round of rescheduling, with the Lilywhites coming up against a few heavyweights.

Spurs will face Manchester United on 7 February at Old Trafford and Newcastle United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium three days later.

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They will then host Arsenal on 22 February, before taking on Fulham at Craven Cottage at the start of March, with all four of these rearranged fixtures set to be broadcast live on television.

Thomas Frank must improve Premier League results in reverse games

Indeed, these are no easy games for Spurs, who have already played each of these sides in the Premier League this season.

The last time Tottenham came up against Manchester United in the league, it ended in a 2-2 draw, a result replicated when they faced Newcastle United.

Tottenham Hotspur face a daunting task as they welcome Liverpool to north London this weekend, with a supercomputer revealing just how difficult it will be for Thomas Frank’s side to secure a result.

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to be well-rested before they kick a football in the Premier League this weekend, given their lack of midweek fixtures following their early exit from the Carabao Cup.

However, their opponents, Liverpool, hold a similar advantage as they too will be fresh before making the trip to the capital to take on Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The two sides come into their weekend clash in contrasting form, with Liverpool arriving off the back of a victory, while Spurs suffered a painful 3-0 defeat away to Nottingham Forest last time out.

Supercomputer predicts Tottenham vs Liverpool winner

Thomas Frank is currently under immense pressure, adding another edge to this encounter as the Dane will be desperate to avoid another defeat that could imperil his position.

Ahead of the Premier League clash, Opta’s Supercomputer has now attempted to predict the side most likely to come out on top at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

According to the supercomputer’s prediction, Liverpool is the side most likely to claim all three points, having been given a 42.3 per cent chance of securing a victory, while Spurs has just a 32.3 per cent probability of winning against Arne Slot’s men.

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Thomas Frank must get his tactics right against Liverpool

It will be a tough ask for Tottenham, who have managed just one win in their last seven games, to beat last season’s Premier League champions.

However, it is not entirely impossible, as this Liverpool side has weaknesses of its own that other teams have already exploited during the current campaign.

Tottenham Hotspur turn their attention to a massive Premier League clash this weekend, with Thomas Frank hoping that a clear midweek schedule will provide the platform for a vital result against Liverpool. Let’s take a look at our predicted Tottenham XI to face the Reds.

Attention is set to turn to the weekend in the Premier League for Tottenham Hotspur, who have had the midweek off following a lack of Carabao Cup involvement.

Thomas Frank will be hoping the seven-day rest will be enough time for his players to reset as they gear up to take on defending champions Liverpool.

It is a tough ask nonetheless, but victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will go a long way in easing some of the pressure on the Dane, who is desperate to avoid his side slipping further down the table.

Tottenham predicted XI vs Liverpool

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: Two mistakes in the clash against Nottingham Forest, to add to a couple of others earlier this season is enough reason for the Italian to be dropped, but we do not expect that on Saturday.

Right-back – Pedro Porro: The Tottenham full-back was slammed by Martin O’Neill for his apology following the defeat to Nottingham Forest, with the former Aston Villa manager urging him to do the talking on the pitch, and Spurs fans will be hoping for just that with an improved display from Pedro Porro against Liverpool.

Centre-back – Cristian Romero: Thomas Frank will not be aiming to change his partnership at the back as Spurs are coming up against an in-form Hugo Ekitike.

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Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: The Dutchman should line up alongside Cristian Romero at the weekend, as his pace could come in handy against the Liverpool attack.

Left-back – Djed Spence: Destiny Udogie remains out, and Djed Spence should be the left-back of choice, but Frank took him off for Ben Davies against Nottingham Forest, showing that his place might not be entirely nailed on, although we expect Spence to start from the off here.

Pivot midfielder – Joao Palhinha: The Portuguese midfielder has not been as nailed on as he was when he initially joined, with Frank rotating the middle of the park a lot more of late, but we expect him to start here.

Pivot midfielder – Rodrigo Bentancur: Spurs fans might not love it, but the weekend could see the return of the Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha partnership.

Centre midfielder – Xavi Simons: The Dutchman looked to have found some form in recent matches, but he struggled against Nottingham Forest. Nevertheless, he remains the creative outlet for Spurs, and with the game coming at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Simons could play in the number ten role.

Right winger – Mohammed Kudus: The Ghanaian had his worst game yet last weekend and will be eager to make amends against Liverpool; he should continue on the right.

Striker – Richarlison: The Brazil international might not be the most popular player amongst Tottenham fans, but statistically, he is the best when it comes to putting the ball in the back of the net, having scored six goals, which is the most of any Tottenham attacker in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur will look to arrest their recent slump as they welcome Liverpool to north London this weekend, with pressure mounting on Thomas Frank. Here’s how to watch the clash between Spurs and Liverpool.

Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping they can return to winning ways this weekend in the Premier League following their disappointing 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest.

However, a stern test awaits in the form of Liverpool, who have now found their rhythm following a rocky few months, having secured back-to-back wins in all competitions.

Regardless, the Reds are certainly not invincible and can be beaten, having already lost the same number of games as Spurs this season, with six defeats to their name.

When and where Tottenham vs Liverpool takes place

Tottenham will host Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, 20 December 2025, with kick-off set for 17:30 (UK time).

How to watch Tottenham vs Liverpool in the Premier League

Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Spurs and Liverpool team news

In terms of team news, the Africa Cup of Nations has begun and Pape Matar Sarr has already jetted off to represent Senegal, while Mohammed Kudus remains available as Ghana failed to qualify for this year’s edition.

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On the injury front, Tottenham are still without Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai, while Destiny Udogie is unavailable due to a hamstring problem.

Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski remain sidelined, while James Maddison is not expected back until next year, and Yves Bissouma is out with no confirmed return date.

As for the visitors, Mohamed Salah is away on AFCON duty, while Dominik Szoboszlai is considered doubtful with an ankle injury.

Joe Gomez, Jeremie Frimpong, Stefan Bajcetic, Wataru Endo, and Cody Gakpo are all currently sidelined with various issues, while Giovanni Leoni remains a long-term absentee with a cruciate ligament injury.

Spurs Web prediction for Tottenham vs Liverpool

It is a tough one to call, going off recent form, as both sides have struggled this season, with only four points separating Liverpool in seventh from Tottenham in 11th.

Thomas Frank needs to secure a result, or at the very least avoid a thumping in front of his home support, as a heavy defeat could significantly compound the pressure on his position.

Liverpool did the double over Spurs last season, but even when Tottenham struggled for form last term, they managed a 1-0 win in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup first leg.

Tottenham Hotspur will be without one of their key midfielders when they face Liverpool in the Premier League this weekend.

Tottenham Hotspur already have a host of players recovering from injuries, so avoiding any further losses will be one of the club’s biggest priorities.

In defence, Destiny Udogie is still on the sidelines, while Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai appear to still be on the mend.

Spurs continue to have players unavailable at the other end of the pitch, too. Dominic Solanke has remained out much longer than expected, and then there are the likes of Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, who are still some way off making their returns.

Tottenham officially release Pape Matar Sarr for AFCON

To add to the many injuries tearing apart the Tottenham first-team squad, another player is no longer available to Thomas Frank. However, this is not because of fitness issues, but due to the fact that AFCON is soon to get underway.

Pape Matar Sarr will be representing Senegal at the tournament, and he has left North London ahead of their opening fixture, which takes place in less than a week.

Should Senegal reach the final of AFCON, Sarr could miss seven matches for Tottenham, remaining out until after their January clash with Borussia Dortmund.

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Sarr has struggled for starts at Spurs since the international break

While Tottenham will feel the loss of Sarr, the 23-year-old has not actually played much since the November international break.

Sarr has made just two starts in seven appearances, and he did not even come off the bench during the 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest last weekend.