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Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Belgian attacker Lois Openda.

The 24-year-old has been outstanding for RB Leipzig and a number of clubs were keen on securing his signature during the summer window. The German club managed to hold onto him, but it seems that his suitors could return in the future.

According to a report from SportBILD via Sportwitness, Spurs were one of the clubs who tried to sign him during the summer transfer window. The Belgian scored 28 goals in all competitions last season and he picked up seven assists along the way. He could have been a quality acquisition for the north London club.

Spurs ended up signing Dominic Solanke and it remains to be seen whether they return for him next summer. Having two quality strikers would only help them improve further and compete for major trophies.

Openda has started this season in fine form as well, scoring three goals in three games. Meanwhile, the striker will cost over €75 million as per the report.

Chelsea and Manchester United made moves to sign him during the summer transfer window as well.

Tottenham need more quality in the side in order to compete with clubs like Arsenal and Manchester City. Someone like Openda will add more cutting edge to the side. However, the asking price could be a major issue. Spurs need to improve the other areas of their squad as well. They cannot afford to overspend on Openda.

It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.

Tottenham Hotspur have had a mixed start to the new season.

They kicked things off with a disappointing draw against Leicester City and followed it up with a sensational win against Everton before suffering their first defeat of the season against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United on Sunday.

Things haven’t been that great for them and according to a report from London World, a new UEFA rule is all set to impact Tottenham in a massive way. The governing body for football in Europe have introduced a new rule to make football more affordable for away fans.

Apart from Spurs, other top English clubs will also be affected by the new UEFA ruling which has been confirmed this week. While fans who follow their clubs across Europe will be delighted by the news, it will be a financial setback for clubs competing in European competitions.

UEFA have confirmed that a new cap will be placed on away ticket prices for all three European competitions. This has come after a supporter group united to share concerns about the increasing prices of tickets. The fans will hugely benefit from the new rule as away tickets for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League will be sold at a set price.

Tottenham and Manchester United will be competing in the Europa League this season and away tickets for the competition are set at £33 per match. While it will have a huge impact on Spurs, it is considered to be a great decision which will help fans who travel across Europe to follow their clubs. With a new format in place and the number of away games all set to increase, it does seem to be a sensible decision from UEFA.

Tottenham’s big money summer signing, Dominic Solanke, has been challenged to demonstrate a “ruthless” edge to reach his full potential and help push Spurs into serious contention this season.

Teddy Sheringham, a former Spurs striker, has highlighted the importance of Solanke, who joined the club on a six-year deal last month for a reported £55 million, with an additional £10 million in bonuses.

Sheringham believes that Solanke needs to make a significant impact, particularly in the Premier League and UEFA Europa League, to prove his worth.

The pundit stressed that Solanke is expected to be a key player for Tottenham, with the club relying on him to be the decisive factor in closely fought matches.

The substantial transfer fee adds an element of pressure, and Sheringham noted that Solanke must rise to the challenge of competing at a higher level with Spurs.

Tottenham are known for creating numerous scoring opportunities, and Sheringham pointed out that Solanke’s ability to finish these chances will be vital, especially during busy periods when the team faces a congested fixture schedule.

Speaking to Prime Casino, the 58-year-old stated:

“I think Dominic Solanke will be Tottenham’s most important player this season.

“He’s the man that Ange and the club have placed a lot of faith in, to add the finishing touch.

“There’s an expectation that he will score the goals we need and will be the difference-maker in games that are tight.

“[But] he’s joined for a large fee and that adds a certain amount of pressure. He’s also making a step-up in his playing level.

“Tottenham create so many chances. When the games come thick and fast, when the energy levels are low, you need to take those.

“Solanke will need to be ruthless in front of goal. Tottenham will create the chances for him, [but] he has to take them.”

Solanke made his debut in Tottenham’s Premier League opener against Leicester, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Despite getting into promising positions, he was unable to score. Unfortunately, the 26-year-old has since been sidelined with an ankle injury, causing him to miss the next two games.

Manager Ange Postecoglou will be keen to have Solanke return to action as soon as possible, as Tottenham aim to build momentum in the early stages of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur fans are eagerly waiting the arrival of Croatian prodigy Luka Vuškovic.

Vuskovic is set to join Spurs in 2025 after the club secured a deal with Hajduk Split last September, valued at around £12 million.

Currently on loan at Belgian club Westerlo for the 2024-25 season, the 17-year-old centre-back is already turning heads.

A recent training video went viral on social media showing Vusković’s impressive abilities. In the clip, he performed an acrobatic move, quickly regained his balance with a near-handstand, and then scored a spectacular top-corner goal.

Watch below:

Luka Vušković. Wow. pic.twitter.com/LOzuSwPCDt

— thfcreport Academy (@thfcreportAcad) September 2, 2024

This display of skill has only increased the excitement among Spurs fans, who are eagerly looking forward to the impact Vuskovic will have once he officially joins the team.

Tottenham have received a massive boost ahead of the highly anticipated North London derby, with latest reports indicating that key defender Micky van de Ven is likely to be fit for the crucial match against Arsenal.

According to BBC Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella, Van de Ven has managed to avoid a serious injury and is optimistic about his chances of being available for the derby.

The 23-year-old centre-back, who has become a vital part of Spurs’ defense since his arrival last summer, missed Tottenham’s recent 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United, but his potential return is a significant relief for the team.

Ange Postecoglou, the Tottenham manager, has downplayed concerns regarding Van de Ven’s condition, describing the injury as “nothing serious.”

This update comes as a major boost for Spurs, especially as they prepare for one of their biggest fixtures of the season.

Van de Ven has quickly established himself as a cornerstone of Tottenham’s defencce, showcasing his strong defensive skills and chipping in with three goals in the Premier League last season.

His consistency was a key factor in Tottenham’s success, as he started 27 of the 28 league matches he was available for, which earned him the Tottenham Player of the Season award from the Official Supporters’ Clubs.

As Spurs gear up to face their arch-rivals Arsenal, the return of Van de Ven could prove crucial in shoring up their defense and enhancing their chances of securing a positive result in the derby.

His presence on the pitch will undoubtedly bolster Tottenham’s backline and provide much-needed stability as they aim to take the bragging rights in one of the Premier League’s most intense rivalries.

Sergio Reguilon is expected to part ways with Tottenham in the coming days after failing to secure a move away on deadline day.

The North London club have hardly done anything wrong in the 2024 summer transfer window. They offloaded quite a few players who were not in their plans and brought in players who would help them take the next step under Ange Postecoglou. But, they couldn’t find outcast Sergio Reguilon a new club and according to AS via SportsWitness, the Spanish full-back feels stuck at Spurs after having failed to secure an exit on the final day of the transfer window.

The 27-year-old full-back has spent the last two seasons on loan which suggests he has been surplus to requirements for some time now. He is not in Postecoglou’s plans and hasn’t been registered for the Premier League or the Europa League. With his contract running out, the club have been trying to cash in on him. Even the player is keen on parting ways but there hasn’t been much concrete interest in the former Real Madrid star who made the move to Tottenham back in 2020.

He finds himself in a very difficult situation at the London club. With the transfer window in Europe’s top five leagues now closed, the 27-year-old only has limited options to choose from. Portugal, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia are potential destinations for the Spanish international. Turkish giants Besiktas and Galatasaray are keen on having him in their squad and as things stand his departure from Spurs is a forgone conclusion despite the end of the transfer window.

Beşiktaş have ramped up negotiations for Sergio Reguilón who is free to leave Tottenham.

Sergio Reguilon’s future at Tottenham has been up in the air throughout the summer. The Spanish full-back who arrived at the club back in 2020 has failed to establish himself in their first team. Having spent the last 24 months out on loan, Spurs are now looking to get him off their books with his deal running out in less than 12 months.

The North London club have informed the player that he is free to leave the club this summer and according to Spor Sayfa via SportWitness, Besiktas have intensified their contacts with the player to bring him to Turkiye. The Black Eagles want to reinforce their backline by adding a new left-back and the Real Madrid graduate remains on their wishlist.

After spending the 2022/23 season on loan at Atletico Madrid, Reguilon joined Manchester United for the first half of last season before moving to Brentford for the second half. He has been surplus to requirements at Spurs for a while now and they have been actively looking for a new club for the 27-year-old.

With the left-back free to leave Tottenham, Besiktas have stepped up their interest and they are in talks to lure him to the Super Lig. But they are not the only Turkish club interested in Reguilon as Galatasaray have also been linked with the Spanish international.

Apart from the Turkish giants, there is interest in his services from Spain where Sevilla want to re-sign him while Barcelona want to add him to their squad as they seek more depth in the full-back department.

Tottenham are looking to offload Giovani Lo Celso and Sergio Reguilon before tonight’s transfer window cut-off.

The North London have done some exceptional work in the ongoing transfer window. They have added a lot of quality to their squad and have parted ways with players who are no longer a part of their plans. Despite offloading as many as eight players, Spurs are still looking to ensure they can sanction the departure of two more stars before the window closes.

According to a report from Football Insider, Tottenham are in talks to offload Giovani Lo Celso and Sergio Reguilon before tonight’s cut-off time. Both players are surplus to requirements at the North London club and they want to get them off their books as soon as possible.

Lo Celso joined Spurs on an initial loan back in 2019 before the move was made permanent in 2020. Reguilon also arrived at the club in the summer of 2020. Both players were expected to become an integral part of their first team but they have failed to live up to the expectations. They are not in the plans of Ange Postecoglou moving ahead and have been left out of their matchday squads as Spurs look to find a new club for the duo.

With their contracts running out in 12 months, Tottenham prefer a permanent switch but with less than 24 hours remaining, they seem to be open to a loan deal. Real Betis have approached Spurs to re-sign the Argentine international while Spanish and English clubs have enquired about the Spanish full-back.

With any new season, the first thing that goes through my mind is what games I might be able to get to. Premier League games have never been as popular and tickets have never been so difficult to obtain. Few fans have the resources or patience to get involved with season tickets and membership schemes. Most fans want to pick one or two games a season and enjoy the big day for what it is, a massive treat. One of my go-to games has to be Spurs v West Ham where it’s not only a London derby, but it’s actually the London derby in my view because games against this rival always have the liveliest of atmospheres.

West Ham and Tottenham very much fall into that ‘Millwall category’ of opponent for this game, in so much neither side likes each other and neither one much cares. That’s not to say these fixtures have any crowd trouble, that’s very much thankfully a thing of the past, it’s more the one that these clashed have significant bragging rights amongst fans, and it’s extremely unusual to experience any quiet games.

Spurs’ stadium has become a subject of discussion amongst fans, with the most common jibe being about the absence of a trophy room, but rest assured in every other department, it eclipses most other football experiences one might come across …in Europe. From food and drink offerings to suit all pockets, to activity and retail options, there’s something for the whole family and all budgets.

West Ham supporters tend to hang their hats on the occasion, and Spurs fans taunt their mockney opponents, suggesting that this fixture is their game is their cup final. That said, the Hammers’ track record is more than respectable.

West Ham and Tottenham have all been handed away ties at the third round stage of the Carabao Cup. The Hammers will face a tough task after being drawn out to face holders Liverpool at Anfield.

Meanwhile, the Lilywhites will head to Championship outfit Coventry City. The Carabao Cup third-round ties will take place the week weeks commencing September 16 and 23.

Some additional spice will be added, by the rumour that was doing the rounds this summer that

The Hammers were interested in signing Dominic Solanke and building a new-look team around him the Englishman, but in May the news broke that Spurs had hijacked West Ham’s ambushed the move for Solanke. It was said that West Ham were willing to double Solanke’s wages, but the all-superior offer from Spurs won out the day.

Tottenham Hotspur are not expected to be highly active on deadline day, according to Sky Sports’ Michael Bridge.

After securing key signings earlier in the transfer window, the North London club are reportedly content with their current squad and are unlikely to make any major moves before the window closes.

Tottenham have already bolstered their squad this summer with the addition of young French winger Wilson Odobert, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, and experienced striker Dominic Solanke. These signings have satisfied most of the club’s main objectives, particularly in strengthening their attacking options, which were a key focus for manager Ange Postecoglou.

The addition of Solanke fulfilled Postecoglou’s desire for an out-and-out striker, while Odobert provides a fresh and dynamic option on the wings, adding depth and versatility to the squad.

And while Bridge admitted that you can never completely rule out a last-minute move from Tottenham, he believes the chances are slim.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Bridge stated:

“I think with Tottenham, you never say never. But my understanding is not to expect a busy deadline day in terms of incomings. They wanted an out-and-out striker, Postecoglou wanted Solanke, they got Solanke. I think they’ve been really impressive.

“What they’ve seen of Archie Gray so far, we also know that Odobert came out of nowhere, but he’s another option. He gives Spurs something a little bit different in the wide areas.”

Their main focus will be on the outgoings, with the club still hoping to seal transfers for Sergio Reguilon and Giovani Lo Celso before the deadline.

Tottenham have made a solid start to their campaign, bouncing back from a 1-1 draw against Leicester in the season opener to secure a 4-0 thumping victory against Everton in their next match.

They are set to face Newcastle on Sunday in the final gameweek before the first international break of the season.