The Boy Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur picked up a 3-0. win away from home against Manchester United in the Premier League and Dejan Kulusevski impressed with his performance for the North London club.

The 24-year-old Swedish international attracted a lot of praise for his performance against the Red Devils and former Premier League attacker Shaun Wright-Phillips has revealed that Kulusevski’s display against Manchester United reminded him of the Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp.

Kulusevski took up similar positions between the attack and midfield to open up the home defence. He managed to get on the score sheet as well.

The technically gifted attacker has been an important first player for Tottenham since joining the club from Juventus, and comparisons with Bergkamp will come as a huge compliment to him. The former Arsenal star is regarded as one of the finest players to have played in the Premier League.

“It almost, when I was watching the game, it reminded me a tad of some of the positions say Dennis Bergkamp would pick up,” said Wright-Phillips via TBR.

“Back in the day, it was 4-4-2, but Dennis used to always drop away from the frontman, into those spaces in between the midfield and the defence.

“I think he (Kulusevski) is strong enough and he has the quality enough. Once he turns and drives at people, and makes those final third runs, he will create chances. This finish here (second Spurs goal at Old Trafford) was a special finish, for a winger/midfielder that is a strikers finish.”

In terms of position, Kulusevski is a different player to that of the Arsenal attacker, but he has the skill set to operate in the number ten role like Bergkamp. Tottenham have enough depth in the wide areas and it will be interesting to see if they can mould him into a proper number ten in the coming seasons.

Tottenham have received a major boost in their pursuit of Crystal Palace attacking sensation Eberechi Eze.

The North London club had an impressive summer transfer window where they bolstered their attack and added a few new faces to their midfield. But they did miss out on a few of their targets, including Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze. Tottenham were looking to add more quality to their attack and they felt the versatile English international could have helped their cause.

They did fail to strike a deal for his services in the summer but according to Football Insider, Spurs have received a massive boost in the race to his signature. Ange Postecoglou’s team retain their interest in the 26-year-old attacking midfielder and they could return for him in 2025.

While Eze was not looking to force his way out during the recently concluded transfer window, the QRP graduate is now open to leaving Palace for a new challenge elsewhere. The release clause worth around £68 million in his contract had expired in the summer but it will reactivate in 2025, opening the door for a potential exit.

The release clause gives Tottenham a clear path to his signature. They will certainly be very encouraged now as Eze is keen on a move away and they won’t have to negotiate with the Eagles. Meanwhile, his arrival will significantly improve their attack. He will compete with James Maddison for a place in the starting XI and his ability to feature on the flanks will give Postecoglou multiple tactical options.

Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski has sent a message to his teammates after their dominant win over Manchester United.

The North London club secured a fifth-place finish last season under Ange Postecoglou. They made significant efforts to further strengthen their squad in the summer. But the results didn’t go their way in the initial phase of the new seasons. Despite dominating the proceedings against the majority of the opposition, they were not able to make it count.

However, it now seems to be a story of the past as they have won each of their last four outings across competitions. In their last outing against Manchester United away from home, Tottenham were the dominant force and they even secured all three points. Following their emphatic 3-0 win, star forward Dejan Kulusevski suggested this is where their season really starts for them.

While speaking on ViaPlay, the Swedish international said (via SportWitness): “This feeling you have now, that is the one you want. That’s why you play football. We showed how good we are.”

“We have four straight (wins) now, and this is when our season really starts.”

Kulusevski might only have three goal contributions so far but he is a key part of Ange Postecoglou’s first team. While he might be just 24, he is one of their experienced campaigners. The Swedish forward played a big part in their win over Manchester United. He scored the second goal of the night when he managed to beat Angre Onana from close range.

He was delighted with the win and suggested that this result at Old Trafford will kick-start the season for the North London club. They might have been inconsistent at the start but this is an opportunity for them to turn things around. The former Juventus star has urged his teammates to carry on the good work as they look to secure a top-four spot and end the club’s trophy drought.

Harry Redknapp believes his former club Tottenham will secure a top-four finish despite strong competition from Aston Villa and Chelsea.

We are only six games into the new season but it seems the race for a top-four finish is already heating up. Tottenham made a slow start to the new campaign as they had only won one out of their first four league outings. But they have bounced back with consecutive wins.

The North London club smashed rivals Manchester United 3-0 at the Old Trafford last weekend. They have climbed up to the eighth position but the end goal is to secure a Champions League spot for next season. Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp recently talked about the top four race that involves the likes of Tottenham, Aston Villa and Chelsea among others and he went on to make a bold claim on TalkSPORT.

The 77-year-old said via TBR: “Tottenham are looking good. They are looking strong. I still think for me, I think Villa obviously are involved in the Champions League. It’s going to be tougher for them this year.

“The fourth spot really, I can see Tottenham getting that fourth spot. They would be my favourites even though Chelsea are coming as well.”

Spurs might have made a slow start to the new season but Redknapp is backing his former club to eventually come out on top in the top-four race. With Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool expected to be competing for the league title, he feels Spurs will manage to claim the final spot.

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are competing in the Champions League and they will find it difficult to fight on all fronts. While Chelsea have made a flying start under Enzo Maresca and are currently fourth on the points table, Redknapp still believes it will indeed be Spurs who will eventually manage to get the job done.

Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez recently identified Tottenham Hotspur’s Cristian Romero as one of the toughest defenders he has faced during his career.

In an interview with ESPN, Alvarez mentioned three defenders who have left a lasting impression on him: Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, Romero, and Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez.

Alvarez, who transferred from Manchester City to Atletico Madrid this summer for a record fee worth up to €95 million, singled out van Dijk for his immense strength and defensive ability, calling him the toughest opponent.

The former Premier League star also acknowledged Romero’s aggressive and fearless approach, ranking him among the best defenders in the world. Alvarez commented:

“Van Dijk because he is very strong. He’s one of the best defenders in the world. I’ve also faced Cuti [Cristian] Romero and Licha [Lisandro] Martinez.

“Cuti because he’s very aggressive and one of the best centre-backs in the world now too. And Licha too. They are both very similar in their aggressive defending.”

The Argentine striker emphasised how Romero’s physicality and assertiveness make him an incredibly challenging opponent. This praise from Alvarez, who has competed against some of the best defenders across both the Premier League and La Liga, highlights Romero’s growing stature in world football.

Since joining Tottenham in 2021, Romero has become a key player for the club. His consistent and commanding performances in the backline earned him the vice-captaincy last season, underscoring his leadership qualities.

Last season, Romero made 33 Premier League appearances and scored five goals, the highest tally for a defender that season, further proving his value on both ends of the pitch. (Transfermarkt)

Tottenham sees Romero as a crucial part of their long-term plans, and his inclusion in Alvarez’s top defenders reinforces his world-class status and significance to Spurs’ ambitions moving forward.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes weighed in on Tottenham Hotspur’s James Maddison after Spurs’ commanding 3-0 win over the Red Devils at Old Trafford.

While the result was a strong one for Tottenham, Scholes raised concerns about some aspects of their performance, particularly highlighting moments where Maddison could have been more precise.

Spurs started the match on the front foot, with Brennan Johnson scoring early after a brilliant run and cross from Micky van de Ven. The momentum shifted further in the visitors’ favour when United captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off late in the first half following a reckless challenge on Maddison.

With a numerical advantage, Tottenham pressed forward, and goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke in the secod half sealed the win for Spurs.

However, Scholes felt that Spurs became “sloppy” after Fernandes’ dismissal, suggesting they lost some sharpness and could have been punished by a full-strength Manchester United team.

He singled out Maddison, in particular, was guilty of giving the ball away at times, which could have been costly. Speaking on Premier League Productions, Scholes commented:

“I actually felt Tottenham got a little bit sloppy against ten men.”

“He (Fernandes) talked about how they might have turned it around with 11 men. I think with 11 men, it could have been three or four before he got sent off.

“I think him getting sent off might have done them a favour because, it’s 11-v-11, I don’t think Tottenham would have stopped. I think they got a little sloppy, at times, in the second half.

“Maddison, at times, giving the ball away.”

Despite Scholes’ harsh criticism, Maddison’s overall performance was solid. The midfielder completed 47 out of 53 passes, boasting an impressive 89% accuracy. His involvement in the attacking play was significant, making eight passes into the final third and recording five touches inside the opposition’s penalty area during his 77 minutes on the field.

As Maddison continues to find his rhythm, his growing influence will be crucial for Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram.

The 27-year-old has been a key player for Inter Milan since joining them and he scored 15 goals in all competitions last season. The French international also picked up 14 assists along the way, and he played a key role in their title win last season.

Naturally, his performances have attracted the attention of top clubs. We covered reports recently that Tottenham are looking to secure his signature. A report from Inter Live claims that the Italian club will not let him leave for cheap, and they will demand at least €85 million for his signature.

It remains to be seen whether Tottenham are willing to spend that kind of money on the player. There is no doubt that they need more quality and depth in the attack and Thuram could support Dominic Solanke in the attack.

Tottenham paid a substantial amount of money for the English attacker earlier this summer and he has made a slow start to life at his new club. He could certainly use more support in the attack and signing another reliable attacker would be a wise decision.

However, the asking price seems quite steep and it is highly unlikely that Tottenham will agree to pay that kind of money for him. They have other priorities as well and they will have to bring in multiple reinforcements if they want to build a side capable of pushing for major trophies. Spending €85 million on another striker will not help them improve adequately.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to bring in a quality striker in the near future and Viktor Gyokeres has been identified as a target.

According to Fichajes, the 26-year-old Swedish international is their ‘main target’ and Tottenham are now ‘most insistent’ in securing his signature. The player has been linked with other European heavyweights as well, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.

The striker had a phenomenal season with Sporting CP last year and he scored 43 goals in all competitions. He has already found the back of the net 11 times this season and he could transform Spurs in the attack.

The London club recently spent a substantial amount of money on Dominic Solanke and it remains to be seen whether they are ready to break the bank for Gyokeres once again. The 26-year-old could form a lethal partnership with Solanke and his arrival will certainly help the team improve immensely.

Spurs will be looking to challenge for major trophies in the coming seasons and they need top-class players are their disposal. The Swedish international will certainly help them improve a lot, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.

The striker has a €100 million release clause in his contract and Tottenham will have to break their transfer record in order to get the deal done. They will have to improve the other areas of their squad as well and it remains to be seen whether they are ready to pay that kind of money for a striker.

Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu in the coming months.

According to a report from Tuttomercatoweb, they will face competition from Chelsea and Liverpool for his signature.

The 19-year-old left-back is highly rated across Europe and he could develop into an important player for Tottenham in the long term. The report states that the defender has a contract with Lecce until 2029, but the Italian club are fearful of losing him. They believe that it will be difficult to hold onto the player if important offers are presented in the near future.

Tottenham already have Destiny Udogie and Ben Davies at their disposal. However, Davies is in the twilight stages of his career and he will need to be replaced adequately. Dorgu would be a quality long-term investment for them, and he could compete with Udogie for the starting spot. The competition for places will help both players improve.

The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be quite exciting for the Danish defender as well. Dorgu can operate as a left-back, a wing-back as well as a winger. Apart from his defensive qualities, he could add a new dimension to the Tottenham attack as well. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can beat the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool to secure his services in the coming months.

Other European clubs are keen on signing the talented young defender as well, and Tottenham will have to get their act together and move quickly if they want to secure his services.

Amanda Staveley wants to buy a stake in Tottenham before the end of the year.

Daniel Levy has been looking for an investor for some time now. The North London club’s chairman wants to ensure Spurs continue to grow in similar fashion and for it to happen, he wants to bring in more money. He is seeking a new investor who can not only bring fresh capital but also support and align with his vision for the club.

A source close to the deal revealed to Mirror: “Amanda is serious about being involved with Spurs, and is hoping that an initial purchase can be completed within weeks.”

While they have been in talks with quite a few parties, nothing concrete has happened so far. However, a report from the Mirror suggests there is a major development taking place. Amanda Staveley who helped broker Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s £305 million takeover of Newcastle United is keen on buying a minority stake in Tottenham.

Along with her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi, she held an important position on the Magpies’ board. But, they had a painful departure and are now considering making a return to the Premier League.

She wants to own a club and is looking to buy a stake in the North London club with the help of some investors from the Middle East. Staveley wants to get it done before the end of the year and Levy will surely be interested in it as it will help him get more control of the club.

Joe Lewis’ influence has been declining with his shares are now held in a family trust. As a result, a new minority owner does seem to be a much-needed change. Staveley and her husband were guests at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when they hosted Brentford which does suggest that they are in advanced talks regarding an investment in the club.