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Conor Gallagher is poised to join Tottenham from Atletico Madrid in the coming days with an agreement between the two clubs reportedly close. The energetic England international, formerly of Chelsea, has fallen out of favour in Spain and Spurs have submitted an offer just shy of £35million for the 25-year-old, which Atletico are expected to accept.

Aston Villa had also shown strong interest in signing Gallagher in the January transfer window but no agreements were reached. And that has allowed Tottenham to swoop in. They look set to bring the player back to England after 18 months in La Liga. Gallagher had been a regular under Diego Simeone in his first season at the Wanda Metropolitano, making 50 appearances, but has struggled for minutes in his second campaign.

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The player who Atletico spent £38million to sign in the summer of 2024 has only started four times in La Liga this term. He started the Supercopa de Espana semi-final loss to Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia last Thursday but is now expected to move on.

The Athletic say Gallagher is keen to make the move back to London and Atleti are expected to accept Spurs' £34.7m bid. He will be hoping to put himself back in the picture for the England squad ahead of this summer's World Cup.

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Gallagher has 22 caps for the Three Lions but has not represented his country since playing 59 minutes of the defeat to Senegal last June. Thomas Tuchel's men have since won six matches in a row, while not conceding a single goal, and Gallagher has not been in any of the German's last three squads.

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Spurs are looking to strengthen their midfield with Rodrigo Bentancur facing over three months out injured. The Uruguayan international requires hamstring surgery after suffering an issue in the defeat at Bournemouth last week.

The north London club have also lost Mohammed Kudus to a long-term injury this month. The Ghana winger will not return until after the March international break due to a thigh problem.

Gallagher's imminent arrival comes at a time when manager Thomas Frank is under increasing pressure. The former Brentford boss has overseen a disappointing start to the season. Spurs sit 14th in the Premier League table after 21 games, having only won seven.

They crashed out of the FA Cup at the third-round stage on Saturday, losing 2-1 at home to Aston Villa. Frank's men were also dumped out of the Carabao Cup in the fourth round away at Newcastle. In the Champions League they have won three of six matches and sit 11th in the table.

That means they will face a two-legged playoff to reach the round of 16 as it stands, with wins likely needed over both Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt to secure a top-eight finish in Europe.

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Manchester City are the only top Premier League side to significantly strengthen their team in the January transfer window, with Antoine Semenyo joining for £64million and already scoring on his debut against Exeter City in a 10-1 FA Cup victory, but more signings are expected to follow.

Marc Guehi's future remains up for debate, with City and Arsenal joining Liverpool in the race for the Crystal Palace captain. His contract is up at the end of the season, but Pep Guardiola's side want to sign him this month as a result of injuries to Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias and John Stones. Tottenham are thought to be active also, with former Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher in their sights. Here, Express Sport takes a look at the latest January transfer news and rumours...

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Man Utd winger says goodbye07:24

Tottenham close in on Gallagher

Tottenham are nearing a deal to bring Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid back to the Premier League.

Spurs are closing in on an agreement in the region of £35million to buy the former Chelsea midfielder.

Aston Villa had also been keen on Gallagher but The Athletic say Atletico are expected to accept Spurs' offer for the England international.

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Newcastle make announcement

Newcastle United defender Sven Botman has signed a new long-term contract with the club until the summer of 2030, the Magpies have announced.

Botman joined from Lille for £35million in July 2022 and has since made 91 first-team appearances.

Man Utd next manager latest

Manchester United are close to agreeing terms with Michael Carrick.

The former United midfielder is set to become interim manager of the club until the end of the season.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had also been in the running to replace Ruben Amorim but Express Sport understands several senior players expressed reservations about the Norwegian returning.

Arsenal refuse Ben White sale

Arsenal have absolutely no interest in selling Ben White this month amid rumoured interest from Everton.

Football.london confirm that the Gunners do not wish to let White leave this month as they target Premier League, Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Champions League glory.

White's contract does not expire until the summer of 2028 and also contains the option of a 12-month extension.

The north Londoners will reassess the defender's future come the end of the campaign.

Man Utd recall

Manchester United have recalled young striker Ethan Wheatley from his loan at Northampton Town.

The 19-year-old has made 25 appearances for the League club this season. United are said to be pleased with how Wheatley’s loan went but plan to loanhim out elsewhere for the second-half of the season.

Cobblers boss Kevin Nolan said: “We are disappointed Ethan has been recalled but we are proud of the work we have done with him and believe he leaves us a far better player than he arrived.”

Guehi update

Manchester City remain intent on persuading Marc Guehi to join the club this month. according to The Independent.

City are said to have engaged in talks with Crystal Palace.

Guehi is claimed to be open to the move.

Senesi chase

Juventus are confident of signing Bournemouth star Marcos Senesi’s contract at Bournemouth, despite interest from Barcelona.

According to Tuttosport, Juve are expected to hold talks to assess the cost and feasibility of a deal. Senesi is out of contract in the summer but Juve are aiming to move quickly to avoid increased competition.

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Paqueta exit

Lucas Paqueta wants to leave West Ham this month, according to talkSPORT.

The Brazilian midfielder is said to be keen on a return to his homeland, with the Hammers in trouble at the bottom of the Premier League.

Unsurprisingly, Nuno Espirito Santo wants to keep his star player for the battle.

New WBA boss

Former Manchester United first-team coach Eric Ramsay has been appointed as West Bromwich Albion's new boss.

The Baggies sacked ex-Tottenham ace Ryan Mason after a poor run of form. Ramsay moves to the Hawthorns from Minnesota United in Major League Soccer.

Ex-Arsenal defender completes move

Ex-Arsenal defender Pablo Mari has signed for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.

Mari, who played for the Gunners between 2020 and 2023, has played for Monza and Fiorentina since.

He only joined the latter last summer but has quickly moved on to make the switch to the Middle East.

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Mazraoui interest

Juventus are interested in Manchester United ace Noussair Mazraoui.

Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport report that the Serie A side are stepping up their bid to sign a right-back. It is said Mazraoui, who is currently at AFCON, is believed to be open to leaving Old Trafford in search of a new challenge before the summer's World Cup.

Spurs loan chance

Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky is open to a January loan following Tottenham's FA Cup exit to Aston Villa.

A faft of clubs including West Ham, Wolves, Freiburg, Besiktas & Auxerre have all shown varying degrees of interest.

Howe transfer statement

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has explained the club's transfer position.

"Regarding transfers, everybody is really supportive," he said. "I think the problem for us is PSR. I don't think there is any issue with anyone saying we can't do this and we can't do that.

"It's more about what we can do, not what we can't do. The key thing for us to consider is business now versus business in the summer.

"It's value for money now, value for money in the summer, and signing the right player. If you sign the wrong player now you are carrying that for a three, four or five year contract.

"Are the right players available in January? There is a lot to discuss and a lot to consider for our short-term needs and long-term decisions for the football club."

Mane man

Manchester United and Liverpool are plotting a move for Wolves star Mateus Mane.

The relegation-threatened side have little intention of selling the 18-year-old, but TeamTalk claim the two sides have been impressed with Mane’s performances.

Surprise move

Everton could launch a surprise move for Ben White this month after discovering Jayden Bogle is reluctant to join, according to reports.

White has struggled for playing time this season, and Jurrien Timber has locked down the spot of Mikel Arteta's right back.

Newcastle want defender

Newcastle are looking to add Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini, reports Teamtalk, following a significant injury to Fabian Schar.

The Magpies defender suffered an ankle injury that is set to keep him out of action.

Newcastle are now prepared to step up their interest in the £35m-rated Serie A ace, it is claimed.

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Arsenal 'talks'

Arsenal have reportedly opened talks over a move for PSG star Bradley Barcola.

Spanish outlet Fichajes claim that the north London side have opened negotiations with the Ligue 1 giants. The 23-year-old forward is also said to be of interest to Liverpool.

Barcola’s lack of game time at PSG means he is thought to be open to a move.

Abraham return

Aston Villa want to see Tammy Abraham return to the club, according to The Telegraph.

The ex-Chelsea striker is on loan at Besiktas from Roma this season, but is reportedly of interest to Villa to offer support and competition for Ollie Watkins.

Abraham spent the 2018/19 season on loan at Villa Park and helped the club earn promotion from the Championship.

Besiktas can sign Abraham permanently for £11.2m if certain conditions are met. So it won't be a simple deal to do.

Tottenham hatch Conor Gallagher plan

Tottenham want to sign former Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher this month, but face competition from Aston Villa.

Football.london claim that Spurs have renewed their interest in the England midfielder, who has struggled to nail down a starting role at Atletico Madrid this season.

Diego Simeone's side are unwilling to sanction a loan, but both Spurs and Villa are interested in signing Gallagher permanently.

Villa have already opened talks regarding a transfer and Spurs are now stepping up their interest.

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Newcastle sanction second exit

A shakeup to the Newcastle academy has caused reserve team captain Cathal Heffernan to leave the club in January.

Coach Adam Lawrence left yesterday after only four months in the job, and Chronicle Live claim that former AC Milan talent Heffernan is also joining him out the door.

The news comes after Newcastle sold Ben Parkinson to Falkirk this weekend.

Alfie Harrison could also leave and Joe White is set for another loan move.

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Man Utd winger says goodbye

Manchester United starlet Sam Mather has confirmed his exit from the club as he is set to join Turkish side Kayserispor.

After over a decade in the United setup, the winger wrote: “After 14 years my time at Man Utd has come to an end.

“I would like to thank all the staff and players who have helped me become the person and player I am today.

“I will always be grateful for my time here and wish the club all the best.

“On a personal note it’s time for me to move forward and I can’t wait to get started!”

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Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur is expected to be sidelined for at least the next three months due to a hamstring injury that requires surgery. The 28-year-old midfielder sustained the injury during Spurs' loss to Bournemouth last week, just before Antoine Semenyo scored the winning goal for the home team.

The Uruguayan now faces surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation period, which will likely keep him out of action for most of the remainder of the season. Bentancur has been instrumental under Thomas Frank, starting all but four of Tottenham's Premier League matches and every Champions League game this season, making a total of 28 appearances. He was on track to complete his fourth full match in 11 days when he suffered the hamstring injury.

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The former Juventus player missed nearly nine months of play due to an ACL injury during Tottenham's 2022/23 season, and this is set to be the second-longest absence of his career. Bentancur hopes to return in time for the final months of the Premier League season and to regain match fitness ahead of Uruguay's World Cup fixtures in the summer.

Despite being awarded a lucrative, long-term contract by Spurs in October, Bentancur now joins the growing list of injured players currently unavailable to Frank.

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The Dane has lost £55million summer signing Mohammed Kudus until April due to a quad issue, while Richarlison was forced to leave the pitch in the first half of the FA Cup defeat at home to Aston Villa on Saturday with a hamstring problem.

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Frank has only recently welcomed Dominic Solanke back into the squad after nearly five months out with an ankle injury, but still has James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski in the treatment room as long-term casualties.

Spurs were already considering adding another midfielder to their ranks, and this has now become a priority following this latest injury, with Lucas Bergvall also missing the cup defeat to Villa due to what appeared to be a re-injured groin against Bournemouth.

Archie Gray and Joao Palhinha are currently the only fit central midfielders for Spurs, with the out-of-favour and soon-to-be out-of-contract Yves Bissouma on his way back from the Africa Cup of Nations following Mali's exit, and Pape Matar Sarr still there with Senegal.

Long-time target Conor Gallagher is thought to have been identified as a potential midfield target, according to football.london, although Spurs would face stiff competition from high-flying Villa for the 25-year-old England international, who has struggled for regular starts this season at Atletico Madrid.

Yet, the overall quality of football has been disappointing. The fans' discontent is palpable, as evidenced by the boos echoing around the stadium at half-time during the home defeat to Aston Villa in the FA Cup. Fabio Paratici is also reportedly on the verge of leaving, with the sporting director expected to join Fiorentina in February.

With such turmoil at the club, the pressure is piling on Frank. Should Tottenham part ways with the manager?

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And if so, who should step into his shoes?

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We share our perspectives below....

Patrick Austen-Hardy

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Frank is already under the knife, but Spurs fans might want to think twice before wishing for his departure. Let's not forget that they ended up in 17th place last season and despite their Europa League victory bringing back fond memories, the only significant European teams they faced were Galatasaray (resulting in a 3-2 loss) and a lacklustre Manchester United side in the final.

The situation may seem bleak, but with just nine points separating 15th from 4th, a string of positive results could thrust Spurs back into the top four contention. The likes of Newcastle United, Brentford and Aston Villa have shown it's possible, while the sudden declines of Crystal Palace and Bournemouth serve as stark reminders.

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With 17 games left, Tottenham are merely six points adrift of fifth place and just one point away from the automatic Champions League qualification spots. There aren't any clear-cut permanent successors for Frank, and potential candidates such as Andoni Iraola would likely be reluctant to leave mid-season.

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When it comes to managerial appointments, there's a trail of chaos that will only make the next appointment even more challenging. Jose Mourinho was dismissed before a League Cup final, Antonio Conte was driven to distraction, and Ange Postecoglou was sacked after lifting a trophy.

Granted, there are broader contextual factors behind all these, but prospective managers won't bother delving into those details when considering a move to north London.

Cutting short Frank's tenure at this stage could potentially make the managerial role at the club less appealing, unless they're willing to dig deep and lure managers by offering one of the highest salaries in football.

Isaac Seelochan

When a manager faces as much scrutiny as Frank, survival becomes challenging, especially at a 'big six' club. The immense fanbase coupled with media speculation often makes a manager's position untenable at some point, particularly when you're at the helm of a top-tier club.

Consequently, it's difficult to envision how Frank can bounce back from this. He doesn't have the reputation or proven track record that fans can trust.

Moreover, the quality of football being played is quite poor - a disastrous combination for any boss under pressure. While managers do need time to implement their strategies, after more than half a year, it's hard to see how Spurs will improve under Frank.

For this reason, persisting with a manager without due consideration could cause more harm than good. Therefore, Spurs should contemplate making a change and appointing an interim until the summer.

Joe Doyle

At present, the only factors seemingly in Frank's favour are the scarcity of available alternatives and the potential negative optics for the board if they were to dismiss another manager less than a year after parting ways with Ange Postecoglou.

He could still navigate his way out of this predicament with a few positive results, and he deserves more time to attempt to steady the ship. However, it's the recent performances that are causing concern - the team seems bereft of ideas.

Managers can justify good performances with mixed results, or good results with poor performances, for a certain period. But you can't have poor performances coupled with mixed results.

Postecoglou earned himself some leeway because fans could see the team were giving their all and the football was captivating, regardless of the outcome. Frank doesn't have that luxury and needs to turn things around quickly.

Kieran King

In my opinion, Tottenham should give Thomas Frank his marching orders. Yes, I acknowledge that the problems run deeper than just the manager, but Spurs cannot continue to play and perform at this level; a change is necessary.

One victory in seven matches and only three in 14 is simply not up to scratch for a club of Tottenham's stature and I feel that Frank is failing to maximise the potential of the players he has at his disposal. While it may not be the strongest squad Spurs have ever had, there is still considerable talent there, particularly in attacking positions.

However, Frank is currently unable to inspire them and it would be best for Tottenham to relieve the former Brentford boss of his managerial duties and bring in a coach with a more offensive mindset. In my view, Frank's approach and tactics do not suit Spurs and therefore they should look elsewhere.

Ruben Amorim could be a potential candidate for a swift return to management. Despite his struggles at Manchester United, his style might mesh well with the current Tottenham squad.

Matt Maltby

The question of who could replace Frank if Spurs decide to give him the boot is a tricky one. It might be worth waiting until the summer, with several big names potentially up for grabs.

Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner, Fulham's Marco Silva and Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola are all set to be out of contract at the end of the season, which could save the club a pretty penny in compensation fees.

England's Thomas Tuchel and USA's Mauricio Pochettino (sound familiar?) could also be on the market, as both are only contracted to their respective nations until the conclusion of this summer's World Cup.

However, this is all conjecture, and what's the point in pondering about the summer when things are currently in disarray?

It's been a calamitous winter for Frank, with a dismal run of two victories in 12 Premier League games leaving Spurs languishing in 14th place.

Frank's results have been subpar, with just five wins in his last 20 matches and seven losses in his last 13 across all competitions.

Despite this, I admire him as a manager. He did an exceptional job at Brentford and laid the groundwork for Keith Andrews to continue the excellent work in west London.

With a packed schedule this month featuring crucial matches against West Ham, Borussia Dortmund, Burnley and Frankfurt, I'd suggest giving him until the end of the month.

Morgan Rogers was at the heart of a post-match scuffle involving Aston Villa and Tottenham players following their FA Cup third-round clash. Villa held on to secure a 2-1 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and book their place in Monday's fourth-round draw. Emi Buendia opened the scoring in the first half before Rogers doubled their advantage on the brink of half-time.

Tottenham halved the deficit in the second half with Wilson Odobert firing into the net to spark hopes of a comeback. The hosts upped the tempo as they searched for a leveller but it didn't arrive, with Villa riding the storm to earn a hard-fought victory. Immediately after the final whistle, tensions spilled over as Rogers clashed with Joao Palhinha on the pitch.

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The two rivals appeared to exchange fierce words before the situation escalated into a physical confrontation. They were soon joined by a host of other players with bodies being pulled left, right and centre.

A number of stewards raced in to break up the scuffle, which took place directly in front of the travelling Villa supporters behind the goal.

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Eventually, things calmed down and the Villa players got to celebrate their victory before heading back down the tunnel.

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BBC Sport commentator Jonathan Pearce said: "It's all kicking off behind the goal. This is an ugly end to what has been a terrific cup tie. And this is a right mess.

"There aren't many people who aren't involved in this. Coaching staff, substitutes, stewards. I think Morgan Rogers celebrating irked Tottenham Hotspur, who are out of the FA Cup."

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Ex-Tottenham midfielder Michael Brown, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, added: "An ending like this right in front of the Villa fans, it's still not settled down. It was a great cup tie with lots of drama.

"Villa were fantastic over all with the quality they've shown, a very professional performance. We wanted drama, we wanted excitement, we got that."

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Turning his focus to the game, former Newcastle and England striker Alan Shearer commended Villa's display while acknowledging Tottenham's efforts in the second half.

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He said: "Villa were magnificent in the first half in forward areas, the way they moved the ball with pace, and the energy they showed.

"We had to see a different Villa in the second half because of the change in Spurs' attitude. They had to be defensively-minded, to dig deep and get late tackles in, and that's exactly what they did. It was too little, too late from Tottenham."

Tottenham face Aston Villa on Saturday not only hoping to ignite their season by booking a place in the next round of the FA Cup, but also get revenge for their 2-1 defeat in the Premier League earlier in the season. Under-pressure Thomas Frank has pledged to go full strength in what should be a spectacular tie, featuring two of the biggest teams in the competition.

Villa, sat third in the league table, could add to a stunning campaign with a cup run. Unai Emery has been known to be a master of cup competitions in the past, having won the Europa League on four occasions and the Coupe de France twice while in charge of Paris Saint-Germain.

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When is Tottenham vs Aston Villa?

Tottenham vs Aston Villa kicks off at 5.45pm on Saturday, January 10, 2026. It is, however, not the final FA Cup game of the day, with Chelsea's trip to Charlton set to follow.

Is Tottenham vs Aston Villa on TV?

Those in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on both the BBC and TNT Sports. Coverage starts on the BBC at 5.30pm, with BBC One broadcasting the match in addition to BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.

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For those watching on TNT, their coverage on TNT Sports 1 begins at 5pm, and streaming service Discovery+ is also showing the match.

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Team news

Tottenham suffered a major blow when captain Cristian Romero was handed a one-match suspension by the FA for his reaction to a red card against Liverpool, forcing him to miss the match.

Mohammed Kudus is ruled out until April after a quad injury, while Rodrigo Bentancur also suffered a hamstring injury in the 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth.

Lucas Bergvall is a doubt while Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison remain injured. Pape Matar Sarr's Senegal knocked out Yves Bissouma's Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations, but the latter won't be available so soon.

For Villa, Emi Martinez has been ruled out of the tie after he was forced off at half-time against Crystal Palace.

Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley remain out, Evann Guessand is at AFCON, but Tyrone Mings will be assessed. New signing Alysson could be involved.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Mathys Tel will reportedly consider a move away from the club in January. The 20-year-old finalised his loan move from Bayern Munich in a £30million permanent deal last summer, but has since found it tough under Thomas Frank.

After an initial six-month stint under former manager Ange Postecoglou, Tel has started only five matches this season, scoring three times. He was also omitted from Spurs' Champions League squad in September, but was reinstated in December to fill the gap left by the injured Dominic Solanke.

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And BBC Sport report that the forward is open to a loan this month in an attempt to make France's World Cup squad. Tel is yet to make an appearance for the senior French squad, but has made 20 appearances for the U21's - scoring 12 goals.

The reports come after Spurs legend Harry Kane previously stated his belief that Tel can go on to fulfil his potential at Tottenham after joining from Bayern Munich.

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Speaking in a chat with fans on the Cleats Club app back in February after Tel made the initial loan move, he said: “It is a great move for both parties. Mathys is a great guy, really hard-working and full of potential.

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“It will be important for him to get some minutes under his belt, get some regular game time and hopefully develop, keep improving and fulfil all the potential that he has.

“It’s great for Tottenham to have a young, hungry player with loads of talent to hopefully score some goals and help push Tottenham as far as possible.

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“I wish him all the best and hopefully he has a fantastic time there, I know he will. I am sure all the fans will make him feel really welcome as well.”

Tel previously revealed Kane had suggested Spurs would be a great environment to further develop his career.

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“He told me this is a big club with a lot of very good people,” Tel said on Tottenham's social media channels.

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“The pitch is very nice. The training centre is very good and if you go there, you can enjoy it. So everything was positive from Harry Kane.”

It’s been a tough start to life as Tottenham boss for Thomas Frank, with the pressure fully mounted on his shoulders. Spurs took a gamble by sacking Europa League-winning manager Ange Postecoglou, and so far it doesn’t look as if it’s paid off.

That could be about to change in the January transfer window, given the expectation is that the Spurs hierarchy will back Frank in the January window. If they do pull their chequebook out, Express Sport have detailed some of the moves that Frank and co. could be sanctioned at Spurs this month.

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Jorgen Strand Larsen

Having been subject to transfer interest from Newcastle United in the summer, it looks even more likely that Wolves will lose Jorgen Strand Larsen, given their precarious position towards the bottom of the Premier League table. Whether that’s in January or the summer remains to be seen, but talk about a potential switch to Spurs has started to pick up in recent weeks. With just 30 goals scored in 21 Premier League matches so far this season, it’s understandable that the north Londoners are eyeing up attacking reinforcements.

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Savinho

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Speaking of which, had things worked out differently for Savinho in the summer, he might’ve already found himself playing for Spurs. Instead, a proposed move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium fell through, meaning he was forced to stick around at Manchester City instead. However, Pep Guardiola’s side have shown their intentions this month by bringing Antoine Semenyo to the club, meaning minutes could be limited for Savinho when he returns from injury. Perhaps Spurs could take advantage by reviving their interest in the Brazil ace.

Radu Dragusin

One of the players signed during Postecoglou’s reign, Radu Dragusin hasn’t lived up to expectations so far, with talk about a move away now beginning to pick up. Roma are among the sides to have piqued their interest, which makes sense given Dragusin caught the eye in Serie A with Genoa before making the move to Spurs.

Andriy Lunin

Meanwhile, Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has emerged as a genuine contender to join Tottenham in the mid-season transfer window. The Los Blancos back-up is said to be keen to secure regular football, with Spurs rumoured to be willing to give the Ukrainian international what he’s after.

Guglielmo Vicario

That would likely spell the end for Guglielmo Vicario, who has been shaky at times between the sticks. Despite playing the most minutes in the Premier League out of any Spurs player, Inter Milan are being spoken about as a potential destination for the Italian shot-stopper.

Dane Scarlet

And finally, to wrap up what would prove to be a busy January, Dane Scarlet could find himself heading out on loan for some much-needed minutes. He's featured just once in the Premier League all season, mustering up only four appearances across all competitions in general. Set to turn 22 in March, Scarlet might not want to sit by and watch his developmental years go by the wayside.

Tottenham may face a battle to keep hold of star defender Micky van de Ven this summer. That's according to Spanish media reports, suggesting the player is "desperate to leave" the North London club.

Barcelona are reportedly on the hunt for a high-profile defensive signing. Catalan daily Sport has named Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni as their primary target, but they're also monitoring Marc Guehi at Crystal Palace and Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck. However, Barcelona are reluctant to meet Inter's alleged £69million asking price for Bastoni. This has led them to consider Van de Ven, with Sport claiming the Dutchman is keen on a move away from Spurs this summer. Interestingly, the same report suggests Van de Ven "would be delighted to wear the Barca colours." Any rumours of the Netherlands international wanting to depart Tottenham seem baseless, hinting at potential string-pulling behind the scenes.

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While Van de Ven's stint at Spurs hasn't been the string of success some might have hoped for, it's far from a flop. After his transfer from Wolfsburg for an initial fee of £34.5million in the summer of 2023, the Dutchman quickly established himself as a key figure in defence.

Van de Ven, who recently had a run-in with Spurs fans following defeat at Bournemouth, was crowned Tottenham's Player of the Season in his debut English campaign. He then played a crucial role in helping the club clinch Europa League glory in his second season.

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Thomas Frank's side continue to underperform in the Premier League and have already exited the League Cup. However, they've shown potential in Europe and are vying for an automatic spot in the Champions League's last 16, currently sitting above Barca in the group standings.

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Despite Tottenham's less-than-stellar defensive record, the centre-back duo of Van de Ven and Cristian Romero has won many plaudits. Yet it's possible Spurs may find it challenging to keep Van de Ven - who has previously been linked with Real Madrid - focused if a giant like Barcelona shows interest.

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That said, there's scant evidence to suggest the player is actively seeking a move, especially not as early as this summer. The 24-year-old's contract is set to run until the summer of 2028, meaning Tottenham are under no immediate pressure to sell unless the player agitates for a transfer.

There's also the question of whether Barcelona could afford the transfer fee. While Van de Ven may have joined Spurs for a little under £40m, the north London club would undoubtedly demand a significantly higher sum to part ways with him now.

As Barcelona continue with their expensive Camp Nou refurbishments, there may also be doubts about whether they can afford to make such a deal. The club's financial situation has been a hot topic in recent years, and signing Van de Ven could stretch their budget further than they're prepared to go.

The allure of a tall, powerful, left-footed defender who has consistently topped the Premier League's speed charts is clear. However, reports from the Spanish media suggesting Van de Ven is eager for a move to Catalonia may not be as straightforward as they seem.

Cristian Romero has received a one-match suspension following an altercation with the match official during Tottenham Hotspur's 2-1 loss to Liverpool last month. The Spurs captain was shown a second yellow card by referee John Broons and has been found to have 'acted improperly toward the match official.

The red card saw him serve a one match suspension in the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace last month. The FA have now, however, confirmed that he will serve a ban for another match due to his behaviour, meaning he will miss this weekend's FA Cup third round clash against Aston Villa.

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An FA spokesperson confirmed: "Cristian Romero has been sanctioned in relation to the Premier League fixture between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on Saturday 20 December 2025.

"It was alleged that he acted improperly around the 93rd minute by failing to leave the field of play promptly and/or behaving in a confrontational and/or aggressive manner towards the referee.

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"The defender subsequently admitted the charge, and an independent Regulatory Commission has now imposed a one-match suspension and £50,000 fine after a hearing. The Regulatory Commission's written reasons for these sanctions will be published in due course."

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Following the game against Liverpool, Spurs boss Thomas Frank was not happy with the decision to show Romero two yellow cards. “The second red we got on the wrong end too," he said. “There’s probably a reason why the whole team reacts as they do.

"Normally, if it's one player reacting, if it's the whole team, probably because there's something about it. I think we all played football enough and seen enough football that there's something probably around that.

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"So, I can't see if it's right or wrong that he gives the first yellow. The second yellow, I see two big boys competing; Konate absolutely smashing through Cuti [Romero]. It's a foul, I'm not saying more.

"His foot landed on Cuti's head. Not a yellow, I'm not saying that. Cuti makes a reaction. I think I guess it can be given, but also I guess it can be not given.”

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The ban comes after Romero appeared to hit out at Tottenham's hierarchy in a now-edited social media post following the team's 3-2 loss against Bournemouth on Wednesday night. When questioned about the post, Frank made it clear that the captain will not face any disciplinary action and will retain the club captaincy.

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He said: "I think there are a lot of ways to deal with different situations. We've chosen to have a good conversation with him, understand where he stands, handle it internally and that's everything I have to say."