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Brazilian attacker Richarlison is expected to miss the game against West Ham United on 19 October.

Injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar has now revealed to Tottenham News that the South American forward is unlikely to return for the West Ham game unless he returns to training immediately. The 27-year-old is currently sidelined with an injury and he has played just 25 minutes of Premier League football this season.

He said: “Difficult to say if he’s on track to return right after the break as it all depends on what’s going on behind the scenes.

“Based on what Ange said on September 19 – stop asking until I give an update – I imagine that he’s still somewhat away from returning from what seems to be a serious concern.

“Unless he’s back in training over the coming days, I think he’s likely to miss the next game.“

Richarlison will be thoroughly disappointed with his injury situation this season. He seemed to be getting back to his best last season and he would have expected to build on it and establish himself as a key player for the club this season. It will be interesting to see if he can return to action quickly and establish himself as an indispensable asset for Ange Postecoglou.

Richarlison needs to regain his spot in the side

Spurs have already invested in a quality striker like Dominic Solanke and Richarlison will find it difficult to start every week. He needs to get over his injury nightmare and regain his form and confidence soon.

If he manages to get back to his best, he could be an important option to have. His ability to create goalscoring opportunities and find the back of the net could prove to be very useful. Furthermore, he is versatile enough to operate anywhere across the front three.

He has extensive experience of the Premier League and he could hit the ground running and transform Tottenham in the final third.

Tottenham Hotspur are in the race to sign the Shakhtar Donetsk attacking midfielder Georgiy Sudakov.

The 22-year-old is reportedly a target for Arsenal as well, but the report from Football Insider claims that Tottenham will look to push for his signature. Signing the player will be quite difficult, and he is likely to command a big transfer fee.

He is highly rated across Europe and he could be a key player for Spurs in the long term. The 22-year-old is capable of operating in the number ten role as well as a winger. He will provide creativity and goals to the side in the final third.

The attacking midfielder has been on Tottenham’s radar for a while now.

Tottenham could use Georgiy Sudakov

Spurs could certainly use more quality and depth in that area. Son Heung-min will be past his peak soon and James Maddison has been quite inconsistent. Competition for places will help the players improve. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can beat Arsenal to his signature.

The opportunity to move to the Premier League can be quite attractive for the Ukrainian and he will look to prove himself in the Premier League. He will be up against world-class defenders in English football and regular football in the Premier League could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his world-class potential.

Meanwhile, Spurs need to improve the other areas of their squad as well. It will be interesting to see if they can negotiate a more reasonable fee with Shakhtar Donetsk for the highly-rated midfielder. They cannot afford to spend over the odds on Sudakov if they want to plug the other weaknesses in their squad.

It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few weeks. A big-money move in January since unlikely and Spurs might have to wait until the summer window in order to get the deal done.

Manchester City’s Jack Grealish recently expressed his admiration for Tottenham Hotspur captain Heung-min Son, ranking him ahead of Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Bayern Munich legend Franck Ribery.

In an interview with talkSPORT, Grealish compared top wingers and praised Diaz’s quality, but ultimately chose Son as the superior player due to his consistency and impact at Tottenham.

Grealish’s high praise for Tottenham winger Heung-min Son

Grealish’s comments came as a surprise to some, especially with the inclusion of Franck Ribery, who had an illustrious career at Bayern Munich. Despite Ribery’s legendary status, Grealish believes Son’s overall contributions to Tottenham makes him stand out.

However, Grealish didn’t place Son as his top winger of all time, opting for former Chelsea star Eden Hazard in that category. Ultimately, Grealish named Cristiano Ronaldo as the best overall.

Son’s remarkable consistency and influence at the club over the years have cemented his place among modern football’s elite wingers.

Since taking over the captaincy from Hugo Lloris at the start of the 2023-24 season, Heung-min Son has demonstrated his leadership on the pitch. He made an immediate impact by scoring a hat-trick in a 5-2 win over Burnley and reaching the milestone of 150 goals for Tottenham. Throughout the season, Son continued to shine with key performances, including a brace in the North London derby and an opening goal in a 2-1 victory against Liverpool.

Son finished the season with 17 goals and 10 assists in 35 league appearances, further solidifying his status as Tottenham’s fifth-highest goalscorer and the club’s all-time assist leader. He has scored 164 goals and provided 86 assists in 415 games for the club. (Transfermarkt)

Heung-min Son’s uncertain long-term future at Tottenham

Despite ongoing discussions, Son’s future at Tottenham remains uncertain as he enters the final year of his contract.

The club reportedly plans to trigger an extension clause, which would add another 12 months to his deal, securing Tottenham leverage in potential transfer negotiations.

Alasdair Gold has hinted that Tottenham may look to sign a new midfielder next summer, despite strengthening their midfield this past transfer window.

Tottenham signed exciting young talents Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, but were also keen on adding another experienced central midfielder.

The club had been linked with players like Conor Gallagher and Jacob Ramsey. Spurs even reportedly offered Aston Villa a swap deal involving Giovani Lo Celso to bring Ramsey to North London, but the offer was rejected. Ramsey stayed with Villa, and Gallagher ended up joining Atletico Madrid, leaving Tottenham without either of their midfield targets.

Tottenham could sign new midfielder next summer

However, according to Gold, the pursuit of a new midfielder may not be over. When asked if Spurs will look to sign a new number 6 anytime soon, he claimed that while Archie Gray is the long-term candidate for the role, the club could still bring in a new defensive midfielder next summer.

Speaking in a Q&A for Football.London, Gold said:

“In my view, Archie Gray is the long-term candidate for the role but I wouldn’t be surprised if Spurs bring in another option for the position in the meantime in the summer and one of the current incumbents moves on.”

Gold’s comments suggest that Tottenham may consider selling one of their current midfielders to make space for a new signing next summer. Tottenham’s current midfield options include Pape Matar Sarr, Yves Bissouma, and Rodrigo Bentancur, alongside Gray and Bergvall.

With Dejan Kulusevski playing in midfield this season and excelling in his new role, Ange currently has to choose between the three for the holding role.

Bissouma’s future was uncertain this summer, and given his off-the-pitch antics, he could be one of the candidates that the club could look to sell next summer.

Tottenham striker Richarlison is nearing a return from injury, sparking speculation about his role in the upcoming Premier League match against West Ham.

However, former Spurs scout Bryan King believes the Brazilian forward is unlikely to start, with Dominic Solanke currently in fine form.

Richarlison has been sidelined since late August, missing eight matches due to an injury picked up in training.

And although close to full fitness, King suggests that Solanke’s recent performances make it difficult for manager Ange Postecoglou to drop him from the starting XI.

Bryan King: Richarlison does nothing to please me

Speaking to Tottenham News, King shared his doubts about Richarlison’s chances of starting against West Ham, highlighting Solanke’s consistency and the Brazilian’s ineffectiveness. He also mentioned how Spurs’ attack is further bolstered by the return of Wilson Odobert.

The former Spurs scout said:

“Richarlison does nothing to please me, to be honest. Getting Odobert back is interesting, he gives Spurs another dimension. However, in terms of Solanke or Richarlison, who does he play?

“I can’t see Richarlison starting against West Ham. However, it does give Postecoglou another interesting option off the bench.”

The 27-year-old’s form did improve last season after removing from a groin injury as he showed glimpses of his quality. However, he has failed to be consistent since joining Spurs in a deal worth £60m and his injuries have not helped him either.

Long-term future at Tottenham remains uncertain

He was strongly linked with a move away in the summer, with Saudi Pro League showing strong interest in signing him. While he ended up staying at Spurs, his long-term future at the club remains uncertain.

Tottenham attacker Brennan Johnson will miss Wales’ upcoming Nations League clash against Montenegro after receiving a yellow card during their recent match against Iceland, reports the Mirror.

Johnson, who has been in red-hot form for Spurs, has netted six goals in six consecutive matches before the international break.

Brennan Johnson suspended for Wales’ next game

In the fixture against Iceland, Johnson continued his stellar form by scoring Wales’ opening goal in the 11th minute, marking seven goals in seven games. However, his yellow card now rules him out of the next match for Wales, dealing a blow to the team.

Despite the setback for Wales, this break could prove beneficial for Tottenham. Johnson’s suspension provides him with an opportunity to rest before Spurs’ critical Premier League match against West Ham following the international break.

Since joining Tottenham in September 2023 for a fee of £47.5 million from Nottingham Forest, the 23-year-old winger has made a significant impact. His debut in a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United set the tone for a successful campaign. Johnson finished the season with five goals and ten assists, tying for the highest number of assists at the club. (Transfermarkt)

Johnson faced heavy criticism and online abuse after the game against Arsenal last month, but he silenced doubters with his recent goalscoring streak. His resurgence has been widely praised, with former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson declaring him the team’s best player.

Johnson’s performances have been vital in Tottenham’s pursuit of climbing the Premier League table, and fans will be looking forward to seeing him continue his excellent form once he returns to action after the break.

Ryan Mason has been urged to make a decision regarding his Tottenham Hotspur future amid links to a move away.

The former midfielder is currently acting as an assistant to manager Ange Postecoglou but was recently linked with the vacant managerial post at Belgian giants Anderlecht.

However, it quickly emerged that the 33-year-old intended to remain at Spurs, feeling that now is not the right time to jump into a head coach role.

For now, Mason — who has managed Spurs 13 times across two spells as interim boss — will continue to serve under Postecoglou as they seek to improve Tottenham’s current ninth-place standing in the Premier League table.

Ryan Mason urged to ‘make a decision’ over Spurs future

Despite short-term assurances that Mason will remain at Tottenham, former goalkeeper Bryan King — who served as a Spurs scout between 2002 and 2008 — believes the coach still has things to think about regarding his future.

King has urged Mason to ‘remain focussed’ on his current responsibilities, but also to make a long-term decision sooner rather than later.

“It is up to Mason what he does now,” King told Tottenham News.

“Does he want to remain at Tottenham long-term, or is he still looking for another club to manage on his own? I’d have thought if Mason was doing well then he would move on.

“However, maybe he should remain focussed on the job he is currently doing. He is already with a big club in Tottenham. Either way, the time has come for him to make a decision.”

Pedro Porro has thanked Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou for helping him become a better ‘one-on-one’ defender.

Porro initially joined Spurs on loan from Sporting CP in the 2022/23 winter transfer window, before making a £39m (per Sky Sports) permanent switch the following summer.

Both with and without the ball, Porro initially faced criticism as he struggled to adjust to English football, particularly from former Man Utd defender Gary Neville.

But over the last 12 months, Porro has emerged as one of Tottenham’s most important players and is now being rewarded with call-ups to the Spanish national team — although he still doesn’t view himself in the same bracket as compatriots Dani Carvajal and Jesus Navas.

This season, Porro ranks among the club’s top two when it comes to tackles (18), blocks (12), interceptions (10) and chances created (13) in Premier League play. He also scored Spurs’ first goal of the season in a 1-1 draw away at Leicester City.

Pedro Porro thanks Spurs boss Postecoglou

The above stats show just how much Porro has improved defensively — alongside his final-third output — and despite being a manager better known for his attacking qualities, the 25-year-old has given credit to Postecoglou for making that happen.

“I would say yes, since I was at Sporting. I’m much better and that’s important,” Porro told MaisFutebol.

“The Premier [League] is very one-on-one and I worked on that well. The coach we have [Postecoglou] works on that especially and, thanks to the work, I improved.”

Tottenham are all set to rival Arsenal for the services of Bournemouth attacking sensation Antoine Semenyo.

Despite having made significant investments to reinforce their attack in recent transfer windows, Tottenham are still on the lookout for opportunities to add more firepower to their squad. Antoine Semenyo’s impressive performances for Bournemouth in the initial phase of the 2024/25 season seem to have caught the attention of Spurs.

The 24-year-old right-winger is already on the wishlist of their arch-rivals Arsenal. Mikel Arteta’s team are looking at him as a backup for Bukayo Saka. They are monitoring his progress and could soon make a move for the Ghanaian international. But, according to a report from CaughtOffside, the Gunners could face serious competition from Tottenham as their manager Ange Postecoglou is believed to be a big fan of the former Bristol City star.

While Semenyo has been a part of the Cherries’ first team since the start of 2023, he has come into the limelight on the back of his heroics this season. In his seven league outings, the 24-year-old has three goals and an assist. He has made some significant progress under Andoni Iraola and could add a lot of depth to Tottenham’s attack. With Dejan Kulusevski moving into a midfield role, he could compete with Brennan Johnson for a place in the starting XI.

Semenyo’s impressive rise has caught the attention of quite a few top clubs and Spurs are not going to find it easy to strike a deal for his services. The biggest competition will come from their rivals Arsenal who have been keeping an eye on the Bournemouth sensation for some time now.

Virgil van Dijk has hailed Son Heung-min as one of the best finishers in the Premier League, recalling an iconic moment from their 2019 clash with Tottenham.

Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk recently discussed a few of his iconic scenarios from back in the day while speaking to the Premier League’s YouTube channel. He spoke about some of his best moments in the Merseyside club’s shirt including a game against Tottenham in 2019 where he managed to deal with a two vs one situation with Moussa Sissoko and Heung-Min Son running towards the goal.

The 33-year-old Dutch international said: “It all goes very quickly, he could’ve scored that quickly, but in that split second I’m thinking don’t play the ball to Son, I cover that line and I block that line because I think Son is one of the best finishers in the Premier League, left and right footed.

“Knowing that Sissoko was a right-footed player that was the decision I had to make, basic defending but it worked very well.”

With Sissoko and Son charging at him, Van Dijk had a tough call to make in a two vs one situation. Since Sissoko had the ball on his weak left foot, the Dutch centre-back decided to ensure he didn’t square the ball to Son. Apart from blocking the path to the South Korean international, the Liverpool skipper managed to put enough pressure on the French midfielder who took a shot with his weak foot and couldn’t hit the target.

The main thought that Van Dijk had was to ensure Son doesn’t get the ball as he considers the Tottenham skipper to be one of the best finishers in the Premier League. He is equally effective with both feet and the records speak for themselves.

Since joining the North London club back in 2015, the South Korean international has featured in 415 matches for Spurs. He has scored a total of 164 goals and even has 86 assists to his name. 122 of his goals have come in the English top flight. He is one of the best to have ever played for Tottenham and the Liverpool skipper did acknowledge it.