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Tottenham urged to sign January target Evan Ferguson

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Brighton striker Evan Ferguson has been linked with a move away from the club and the Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on his situation.

According to recent reports from TBR Football, multiple Premier League clubs are monitoring the 20-year-old and Tottenham are among the interested parties.

Tottenham insider John Wenham has now urged the club to get a deal done for the Republic of Ireland international. Although the 20-year-old has not been at his best in recent months, he remains a prodigious talent.

Wenham said on Tottenham News: “People are sleeping on Ferguson; I think he just needs a change of club. For whatever reason, it isn’t working at Brighton. However, he is still an unbelievable player.

“It was only 18 months ago that Tottenham were quoted £100million for Ferguson after Harry Kane left the club. Therefore, I hope that we can be the ones to sign him and if there is an option to buy included, and he does well, it would be a no brainer.”

Tottenham were linked with the player 18 months ago and they were quoted a fee of around £100 million. However, the striker’s stock is low right now, and this could be a good opportunity for the North London club to swoop in and secure his signature. He could be a long-term addition for them, and Tottenham could nurture him into a future star.

The technically gifted attacker has shown that he is more than just a goalscorer and he could develop into a reliable Premier League forward with the right guidance. Ferguson has 17 goals in 79 appearances for Brighton so far.

The opportunity to join a big club like Tottenham could be exciting for him, and he is likely to be tempted if there is an official proposal on the table.

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can beat the competition and secure his services in the weeks.

Tottenham make contact with Randal Kolo Muani regarding January move

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Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani.

The 26-year-old has struggled to make his mark at the French club and he is expected to leave them this month. French international manager Didier Deschamps has advised the player to seek a move away from PSG so that he can get his career back on track.

As per TBR Football, Tottenham have reportedly made contact with the player regarding a move this month, and it will be interesting to see if they can get a deal done. They are not alone in their interest and they will face competition from half a dozen clubs wanting to sign the 2022 World Cup finalist.

Kolo Muani was highly rated during his time in the Bundesliga, but he has not been able to replicate those performances in the French league. Perhaps a fresh start would be ideal for him, and it could help him rebuild his confidence and form.

The opportunity to move to the Premier League can be quite exciting for most players and the 26-year-old could be tempted to take up a new challenge. It will be interesting to see if he is ready to join Tottenham in the coming weeks. The forward needs to decide on his next move carefully. Failure to succeed at his club could affect his chances of representing his country in the upcoming months.

Meanwhile, Tottenham need more depth in the attack and the versatile 27-cap French international could be a useful acquisition. He is capable of operating across the front three and he will contribute with goals and creativity. He has the technical attributes to succeed in English football and it remains to be seen where he ends up.

Gold shares exciting Tottenham transfer update

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Tottenham are gearing up for a crucial January transfer window, aiming to tackle their Premier League struggles and bolster a squad heavily impacted by injuries.

Currently sitting in 12th place, Spurs have endured a challenging first half of the season, leaving the team in need of reinforcements to regain momentum.

Injuries have plagued Tottenham’s campaign, sidelining several key players and leaving the squad stretched thin. Manager Ange Postecoglou has had to navigate the absence of his preferred defensive lineup, with centre-backs Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Ben Davies all out of action.

Adding to the defensive crisis is the loss of first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who is recovering from a fractured ankle, and left-back Destiny Udogie, recently sidelined for eight weeks due to a hamstring injury.

The team’s troubles extend beyond defence, with forward Richarlison, winger Wilson Odobert, and academy talent Micky Moore also unavailable, limiting Postecoglou’s tactical options.

Alasdair Gold on Tottenham transfer plans for January

Journalist Alasdair Gold has provided insights into Tottenham’s plans for this month, revealing that the club is eyeing three key signings. Addressing their defensive issues is a top priority, with Spurs reportedly targeting a new left-back and centre-back.

Gold suggested that the club may also seek a versatile player capable of covering multiple defensive positions, akin to Micky van de Ven’s role when fit.

Additionally, the Lilywhites are considering strengthening their midfield. Questions remain about whether Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma align with Postecoglou’s vision for the number six role.

Spurs may look to bring in a midfielder who better suits the manager’s tactical requirements, though it’s unclear whether this addition would focus on attacking or defensive attributes.

Speaking during the Gold & Guest Talk Tottenham podcast, Gold stated:

“From what I understand, Spurs are looking at potentially a new left-back, a new centre-back and in an ideal world I wonder if they could find someone to cover both of those positions like Micky van de Ven does. Also they’re potentially looking at midfielders, whether that’s attacking or not, I’m not entirely certain that Bentancur or Bissouma are the ideal Postecoglou number six.”

The one position that Gold did not mention ended up being the first to be addressed by the club. Spurs wasted no time as they confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky yesterday.

And interestingly, another position not mentioned by Gold is what appears to be next in mind for Levy. As reported last night through, Daniel Levy and Johan Lange have flown to France to negotiate a financially appealing deal for PSG star Randal Kolo Muani. If Spurs can pull this off, it will be a statement of intent from the club.

The January window represents a crucial opportunity for Tottenham to address their injury crisis and reinforce their squad. The club’s activity in the market could be key in turning their season around and climbing back up the Premier League table.

Destiny Udogie shares and deletes post after Newcastle defeat

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Tottenham’s struggles in the Premier League continued as they suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle United on Saturday, extending their winless streak to four matches.

Spurs got off to a promising start, with Dominic Solanke finding the back of the net in just the fourth minute.

However, their lead was short-lived, as Anthony Gordon levelled the score two minutes later. Newcastle then took control when Alexander Isak scored what proved to be the match-winner in the 38th minute.

The game was not without controversy, with Spurs supporters and players expressing frustration over officiating decisions. Newcastle’s equaliser came after Joelinton appeared to handle the ball in the buildup. Despite protests, referee Andy Madley and VAR upheld the goal, ruling no infringement had occurred.

Destiny Udogie shares and deletes post about VAR

Tottenham’s injured left-back Destiny Udogie, who is out until mid-February with a hamstring injury also expressed his dissatisfaction.

Watching the game from home, the 22-year-old shared his frustration on social media as reported by Football London, captioning a post with “VAR what a joke.”

And although he was quick to delete the post soon after, it was not before many captured the screenshot.

Udogie’s absence has posed challenges for manager Ange Postecoglou’s defensive setup. Djed Spence has been filling in at left-back, showing promise, but Tottenham’s defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed against stronger opposition like Newcastle.

Offensively, Spurs struggled to make the most of their opportunities, managing only four shots on target from 13 attempts and generating an xG of 0.94 compared to Newcastle’s 2.45. Despite coming close through Solanke and hitting the woodwork, they failed to find a way back into the game.

Now sitting in 12th place, Tottenham face mounting pressure to address their defensive issues and rediscover their form. With Udogie watching from the sidelines, the Lilywhites must regroup and find solutions to regain momentum in the Premier League.

Tottenham closely following Omar Marmoush

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Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their attacking unit and they have identified Omar Marmoush as a target.

The Egyptian striker has done quite well for Eintracht Frankfurt this season and he has 18 goals and 12 assists to his name in all competitions so far this season.

We have previously covered reports claiming that the player will cost around €50 million and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham can get the deal done.

According to a report from Footmercato, Tottenham are following the player closely and they will face competition from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City as well. Tottenham have already spent a substantial amount of money on Dominic Solanke at the start of the season, but they need more depth in their attacking unit.

Marmoush will add goals and creativity to the side and he will help them going forward. The London club need more quality in the side if they want to push for major trophies and Egyptian would be a quality addition.

The 25-year-old is at the peak of his powers and he could transform Spurs in the attack. The player will be tempted to test himself in the Premier League after excelling in the Bundesliga. Tottenham could be an attractive destination for him. They have the financial resources to pay €50 million for the Egyptian international, and it will be interesting to see if the two clubs can work out a deal in the coming months.

Tottenham should look to move quickly if they want to beat the competition from their Premier League rivals. They have had a mediocre first half of the season and it remains to be seen whether they can sign the right players in January and bounce back strongly during the second half of the campaign.

Tottenham negotiating the capture of Randal Kolo Muani

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Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain.

Sources have informed TheBoyHotspur that Daniel Levy and Johan Lange have flown out to France to negotiate a deal for the 26-year-old French international striker.

Kolo Muani has not been able to live up to the expectations since joining PSG, and the French outfit are ready to let him leave. Sources claim that the striker could earn around £165,000 a week at Tottenham and he is likely to cost around £55 million. He is expected to join the North London club this month and the fee will not be paid until 2026.

If they manage to get the deal done, it would be Tottenham’s second January signing after Antonin Kinsky.

Tottenham could certainly use more depth in the attacking unit and the French international would be a useful acquisition. Kolo Muani was a complete forward during his time in the Bundesliga, and he will help create goalscoring opportunities for his teammates and get on the score sheet as well.

A move to the Premier League could give him a fresh start and help him recapture his form and confidence. There is no doubt that he is a quality player and he has shown that with club and country over the years.

The 2022 World Cup finalist will support Dominic Solanke in the attack and help Tottenham going forward. The North London club need that extra bit of quality in order to bounce back strongly during the second half of the season and finish high up the table. They have had a disappointing first half of the season and they need to raise their performance levels in order to secure European qualification for the next season.

20 million for Abdukodir Khusanov

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Tottenham are looking to improve their defensive unit with the signing of the RC Lens central defender Abdukodir Khusanov.

According to CaughtOffside, Tottenham are keeping tabs on the development of the 20-year-old central defender and he will cost around €15-20 million. Tottenham will face competition from Wolves, Manchester City and Newcastle United as well.

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can win the race for his signature. The 20-year-old is likely to improve with coaching and experience, and he could develop into a key player for the North London club. The reported asking price is quite reasonable for a player of his potential and he could prove to be a bargain in the long term.

Khusanov has a contract with the French club until 2027 and Lens are under no pressure to sell him right now. Tottenham will have to pay the asking price if they want to get the deal done.

Meanwhile, the talented young defender will want to test himself in the Premier League. He has already established himself as a key player for Lens in the French League and he could be attracted to the idea of taking on a new challenge.

Tottenham would be an exciting destination for him. They have an exciting project and a talented squad. They could provide him with the platform to showcase disabilities in English football and regular football in England could accelerate his development.

It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can get the deal across the line. Manchester City and Newcastle could use defensive reinforcements as well, and all three clubs have the financial resources to pay the reported asking price. The move could eventually come down to the player’s wishes. Tottenham must look to convince the player to join them and snub their rivals.

Tottenham eyeing up a move for Enzo Millot

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Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Stuttgart midfielder Enzo Millot.

According to CaughtOffside, Arsenal are keeping tabs on the Bundesliga midfielder as well, and it remains to be seen where he ends up.

The 22-year-old midfielder is capable of operating as a central midfielder as well as a number ten. He will add goals and creativity to Tottenham’s midfield if he joins the club. It will be interesting to see if the North London club follow up on their interest with an offer to sign the Frenchman. Spurs scouts are very impressed with the player.

The midfielder has 18 goals and 19 assists to his name since joining the German club and he could prove to be a quality long-term acquisition for Tottenham. The North London outfit need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the 22-year-old will certainly help them improve going forward.

England international James Maddison has been quite inconsistent with his performances and Tottenham need more competition for places. Signing the French midfielder could prove to be a wise decision. It remains to be seen whether they can negotiate a reasonable fee for the player in the coming months.

The midfielder is likely to be attracted to the idea of moving to the Premier League, and Tottenham will be an attractive destination for the player. Similarly, Arsenal are a big club as well and it remains to be seen whether they can win the race for his signature. They have been overly dependent on Martin Odegaard and they need more options at their disposal.

The technically gifted midfielder has attributes to develop into a reliable performer in the Premier League, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. Spurs need to improve their squad if they want to push for trophies in the coming seasons and a quality midfielder could make a big difference for them.

Brandon Austin: James Maddison pays tribute to Spurs goalkeeper

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James Maddison has paid tribute to goalkeeper Brandon Austin following his Tottenham Hotspur debut.

The Lilywhites hosted Newcastle United on Saturday but with a sickness bug piling on top of a mountain of injuries and suspensions, Ange Postecoglou was forced to make yet more changes to his side.

One of those changes was the inclusion of Austin in the starting XI thanks to Guglielmo Vicario’s long-term injury and Fraser Forster falling prey to illness.

Despite being 25 years old, this was Austin’s first-ever senior appearance for Spurs, with his only previous first-team football coming on loan at Viborg in 2020 and Orlando City in 2021 — totalling 19 games combined.

Although Spurs lost 2-1, Austin still impressed with two quality saves, as well as four high claims, 10 recoveries and two sweeper ‘keeper actions.

“Not the result we wanted but we will keep working,” Austin wrote on Instagram after the game, in which he was named Man of the Match by broadcaster TNT Sports, who showed the game live in the UK.

He added: “Nevertheless, a proud day for me personally. Thank you for all of your support.”

James Maddison pays tribute to Brandon Austin

Teammate Maddison paid tribute to Austin on social media after the game.

“Buzzing for you brother. Deserved debut out there today! Proud of ya,” Maddison wrote on his Instagram story.

Despite being furious at some refereeing decisions, Postecoglou still paid tribute to his players after the match.

The Australian was asked specifically about Austin and while he said the goalkeeper was ‘great’, he decided to praise his entire squad.

“Yeah, he was great. Everyone was great, unbelievable,” he said (via Football.London). “Considering what we had to put up with.

“Radu [Dragusin] and Archie [Gray] literally got off sickbeds to play today, and Radu was shattered at half-time. Brandon, obviously we found out yesterday was playing. I can’t be prouder of the players, I’m just angry and disappointed it wasn’t football that denied them getting the rewards today.”

Spurs CEO urges club to fire Ange Postecoglou and hire PL rival boss

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Tottenham Hotspur should sack Ange Postecoglou and replace him with Thomas Frank.

That’s the opinion of the club’s former CEO Claude Littner, who believes Postecoglou is the root cause of many of the problems plaguing Spurs.

‘London calling’ – Tottenham lead rivals in the race to sign 26-year-old Serie A ace!

The Lilywhites lost 2-1 at home to Newcastle on Saturday afternoon, despite taking a fourth-minute lead through Dominic Solanke. First-half strikes from Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak were enough to seal Tottenham’s fate.

Spurs have now lost five of their last seven Premier League matches, slumping to 12th in the table, 12 points adrift of the Champions League spots.

Still, there are plenty of fans and pundits still giving Postecoglou the benefit of the doubt thanks to the chronic injuries, illnesses and suspensions he’s had to deal with this season.

Time for Ange Postecoglou to go?

Littner is not one of those offering Postecoglou any charity.

Instead, the American-born British businessman — who served as Tottenham CEO under Alan Sugar — believes it’s time the Australian was removed from his post.

“I know fans will not agree, but the primary responsibility lies with the manager and his management,” Littner wrote on X. “No idea how to defend corners, no tactical awareness. Ange stands still, just shaking his head instead of inspiring, engaging and motivating.”

Littner was then asked if he thinks Brentford boss Frank would be a suitable candidate to replace Postecoglou.

“Yes, he has done wonders and seems very sensible, personable and ambitious,” he responded.

Frank’s Brentford thrashed Southampton 5-0 away on Saturday in a result that saw them climb above Spurs into 11th place.

The Bees have become a consistent Premier League force under the Danish manager, with this their fourth consecutive top-flight season — returning 13th, ninth and 16th-place finishes so far.