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Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Fiorentina full-back Michael Kayode once again.

The 20-year-old right-back was heavily linked with the move to the Premier League at the start of the season. Tottenham wanted to sign the player in the summer and they came forward to secure his signature as well. However, the deal did not go through because of the asking price. The Italian club were holding out for a fee of around €30 million back then and Tottenham decided it was too expensive for them.

According to a report from Firenze Viola, the situation has now changed, and the Italian outfit would be willing to sell Kayode for a knockdown price in January. The report states that the asking price could now be halved and the player could be available for a fee of around €15 million.

Kayode could prove to be a quality acquisition at that price and it remains to be seen whether Tottenham decide to come forward with an offer to sign him next month. They could certainly use more quality and depth in the defensive unit and Kayode could be a long-term asset.

He is likely to improve with coaching and experience and he could be an understudy to Pedro Porro for now. The Portuguese defender has been linked with Real Madrid in recent months and Kayode could be his long-term replacement if he moves on in the near future.

The opportunity to play in the Premier League could be quite exciting for the young defender and regular exposure to English could accelerate his development. Tottenham have an exciting project and a talented squad. The 20-year-old will certainly be attracted to the idea of joining them.

It will be interesting to see how the situation develops in January.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has revealed that the club could look to improve their attacking options heading into the January transfer window.

Tottenham are lacking in depth in that area of the pitch, and it will be interesting to see if they can bring in a dynamic attacker who is capable of slotting anywhere across the front three.

The North London club invested in Dominic Solanke at the start of the season and the former Bournemouth star has done reasonably well. However, he has not been prolific enough and Tottenham need someone who can share the goalscoring burden with him.

Although they have Richarlison on their books, the 27-year-old Brazilian striker has struggled with persistent injury problems. Postecoglou has now revealed that the situation with the South American is frustrating because he has the potential to make a defining impact, but his availability remains a concern.

“With Richarlison it has been frustrating because I see the potential in him and to be fair when he’s been fit he’s always made an impact. That’s what you kind of hold on to, but there’s no doubt we need some bolstering in that front third over the next couple of transfer windows,” he said to Football London.

“Dom [Solanke] coming in has been great, but again we can’t overload him either, because ultimately, even if he stays fit and nothing happens, performance will invariably drop if his energy levels drop. So it’s something we’re aware of and need to plan for.”

Tottenham will be hoping to secure Champions League qualification for the next season and they need quality additions to bounce back strongly and put together a winning run during the second half of the campaign.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the French international striker Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint Germain.

The 26-year-old striker has struggled to live up to the expectations since the big-money move to the French club, and he has scored just two goals in all competitions this season. PSG need to bring in an upgrade on the player and they are ready to let the player leave alone in January.

According to a report from Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool have gathered information regarding the player and they will face competition from Manchester United as well. In addition to that, Tottenham are interested in securing his signature.

PSG are prepared to send the player out on loan with an obligation to buy. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can get the deal done. He was regarded as a complete forward during his time in the Bundesliga, and he could be a key player for Tottenham if he manages to regain his form and confidence. Apart from his goalscoring ability, he will help out creatively as well.

Kylian Mbappe said of the player in 2023: “He is a striker who offers different game options to our team. He is very complete and has an impressive volume of play”.

The 26-year-old striker is clearly a player in demand and it remains to be seen where he ends up. He has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in English football, and he will look to hit the ground running if he moves to Tottenham.

The North London club will be hoping to secure Champions League qualification for the next season and they need to improve their squad next month. Signing a quality striker could prove to be a wise decision. They must look to bring in a quality central defender as well.

Tottenham have been urged to pursue Paris Saint-Germain duo Randal Kolo Muani and Milan Škriniar on loan during the January transfer window to address their ongoing injury challenges and reinforce the squad for the second half of the season.

The Lilywhites are dealing with significant squad setbacks and are actively exploring opportunities to strengthen key positions. Bringing in players of Kolo Muani and Škriniar’s calibre could offer much-needed quality and depth.

John Wenham, a prominent Spurs correspondent, has emphasized that both players, despite limited roles at PSG, could make a substantial difference at Tottenham.

He believes that their talent and experience could provide the boost Spurs need to recover their momentum in an injury-hit campaign.

Speaking to Tottenham News, Wenham said:

“If they are both available, those are the kind of players we should be targeting.

“They might not be getting into the PSG team, but that is because they have so many superstars battling for positions at that club. These two players could potentially be the difference in us getting over the line in the Carabao Cup or Europa League.

“It was only 18 months ago that Kolo Munai was scoring an incredible amount of goals in the Bundesliga with Frankfurt. PSG paid a substantial amount of money for him, and if he is available on loan, Tottenham should absolutely be putting themselves forward.

“As for Škriniar, he is a hugely experienced player who would also improve us. I’m not interested in Spurs insisting that the wages are too much. If these two players have been made available, there is a deal to be done there. PSG obviously want them out the door and I’m sure they would be willing to subsidise the wages.”

Kolo Muani, known for his goal-scoring prowess at Eintracht Frankfurt, made a high-profile move to PSG for €95 million last year. However, the 26-year-old forward has found opportunities limited in Paris, managing just 14 appearances this season, totalling 453 minutes, as he competes with PSG’s star-studded attack. His proven record in front of goal makes him a compelling option to strengthen Spurs’ offensive lineup.

Meanwhile, Škriniar joined PSG on a free transfer from Inter Milan last summer but has similarly struggled for playing time. The 29-year-old defender has featured in only five matches this season, with Marquinhos and Willian Pacho cemented as PSG’s primary centre-back pairing. The Slovaks’ vast experience and defensive reliability would provide the Lilywhites with critical reinforcement at the back during a challenging period. (Transfermarkt)

Securing loan deals for Kolo Muani and Škriniar would not only help Tottenham address their immediate squad needs but also offer both players the chance to gain regular playing time in a competitive environment.

If successful, these moves could be transformative for Ange Postecoglou’s side as they look to stabilize their campaign and compete effectively across all fronts, including domestic and European competitions.

Tottenham Hotspur’s woes deepened with a 1-0 defeat away at Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day.

Off the back of a crushing 6-3 defeat to Liverpool at the weekend — in which they trailed 5-1 at one point — Ange Postecoglou will have been looking for a reaction from his side.

However, it never came with Anthony Elanga’s goal in the 28th minute enough to separate the sides.

Spurs weren’t without their chances and Brennan Johnson looked the most likely to make the breakthrough against his former club.

However, some resolute defending and quality goalkeeping from Forest ensured Spurs failed to score for just the fourth time in 26 games across all competitions this season.

To make matters worse for Postecoglou, Djed Spence was sent off near the end after Radu Dragusin had already come off injured, meaning he could go into Sunday’s clash against Wolves with five defenders missing.

With Spurs in the bottom half and 10 points adrift of the Champions League places, read on for player ratings from the match.

Tottenham player ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Ange Postecoglou’s crisis deepens

Fraser Forster – 6/10 – Still looked nervous both with the ball at his feet and crosses into the box, but made a couple of decent saves.

Djed Spence – 6/10 – Created a couple of good opportunities and defended very well. Ruined a good performance by picking up a second yellow card for a late challenge on Jota Silva.

Radu Dragusin – 4/10 – Nearly caught out with numerous errors on the ball and often gifted possession back to Forest. Always committed defensively but his positioning leaves something to be desired. Came off injured near the end, which might well leave Postecoglou without any natural centre-backs in their next match.

Archie Gray – 5/10 – Much better than Dragusin on the ball but can be guilty of wandering out of position. Was a little too high on the Forest goal, so couldn’t cover Udogie. But he’s an 18-year-old still learning to be a centre-back, so what can we expect?

Destiny Udogie – 6/10 – Very tidy in possession, misplacing just two passes, while he played eight passes into the final third and made eight recoveries. Sliced open on the Forest goal because he was too wide.

Pape Sarr – 7/10 – Won all four of his ground duels and completed 92% of his passes. Sacrificed just after the hour mark as Postecoglou brought on some more progressive midfielders.

Rodrigo Bentancur – 6/10 – Did okay on his first Premier League game back from suspension but ran out of steam pretty quickly.

Brennan Johnson – 7/10 – Unlucky not to score against his former club, with Matz Sels pulling out a couple of excellent saves. Tottenham’s most likely threat.

Dejan Kulusevski – 5/10 – You’ll never stop Dejan Kulusevski from being busy and trying to unlock the defence, but it just didn’t come off for him today. Completed just two of six dribbles and won only three of 13 combined ground and aerial duels.

Son Heung-min – 5/10 – Uncharacteristically gave the ball away in dangerous situations a couple of times. Looked like a player short on confidence, trying to force things at times.

Dominic Solanke – 6/10 – Battled as hard as he could but was too isolated and didn’t get enough high-quality service.

Substitutes:

Lucas Bergvall (63′, for Bentancur) – 7/10 – Tidy on the ball, completing all but one of his passes. Made some important blocks and tackles as well.

James Maddison (63′, for Sarr) – 5/10 – Busy when he came on, but ineffective.

Pedro Porro (81′, for Udogie) – 6/10 – Tried to make things happen in the final third but couldn’t make the difference.

Timo Werner (81′, for Son) – 6/10 – A couple of dangerous balls into the box but not much else.

Ange Postecoglou has publicly addressed the reports linking Tottenham Hotspur with Ben Godfrey.

The former Everton defender now turns out for Italian side Atalanta, but has struggled to make an impact with the Goddess, playing just 93 minutes in five appearances across all competitions.

Even so, Godfrey would add much-needed depth and versatility to Postecoglou’s injury-hit backline having played in every defensive position during his time at Goodison Park — including holding midfield.

That adaptability would prove vital to Spurs, who have seen Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Ben Davies and Destiny Udogie all injured recently — while Godfrey himself would likely jump at the opportunity to increase his minutes.

Ange Postecoglou discusses Ben Godfrey links

Atalanta paid £10m (per BBC Sport) to sign Godfrey from Everton mere months ago.

The two-time England international signed a contract running until June 2029, meaning they would definitely demand a fee from Spurs.

That makes a loan for Godfrey more likely than a permanent transfer.

Postecoglou was asked about the prospect of signing Godfrey in his press conference ahead of the Boxing Day clash with Nottingham Forest.

However, the Australian was noncommital, steering clear of naming names to reporters.

“Sorry? We’re starting naming players, are we?” Postecoglou said (via TBR). “Let’s wait till after Christmas for that.”

Teasing a busy January, he added: “Thanks, we’ll just see mate, I’m kind of hoping, I’ve been really good this year because I’ve got a fair Christmas list for Santa so we’ll see what I get.”

Tottenham are currently 11th in the Premier League ahead of their trip to Nottingham Forest, who are seven points ahead in the fourth and final Champions League spot.

Following that Boxing Day meeting, Spurs host Wolves on Sunday, December 29th in their final game of 2024.

Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs keen on signing the Club Brugge defender Maxim De Cuyper.

According to CaughtOffside, Arsenal and Chelsea are keen on signing the 24-year-old full-back as well.

De Cuyper has been a key player for Club Brugge and his performances have been quite impressive for the Belgian club. Apart from his defensive qualities, he is quite good going forward and he could add a new dimension to the Tottenham attack. The player has provided 42 assists and 27 goals throughout his career and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.

The opportunity to join a top Premier League club could be quite exciting for the defender. He is entering the peak of his career and he will want to compete at the highest level. The likes of Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea will be able to provide him with that opportunity.

Tottenham will need to replace Ben Davies, who will be out of contract in the summer of 2025. De Cuyper could be the ideal acquisition for them.

Tottenham have recently sent scouts to watch the player in action and it remains to be seen whether they step up their pursuit with an official offer now. Arsenal and Chelsea have been scouting the player as well.

Similarly, Arsenal need a quality left-back who could be an upgrade on Oleksandr Zinchenko. As far as Chelsea are concerned, Marc Cucurella and Renato Veiga are not reliable performers and the Blues could use alternatives.

The 24-year-old could be a quality acquisition for all three clubs and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The English clubs certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal across the line and it remains to be seen whether they can negotiate a reasonable fee with the Belgian club.

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to improve their defensive unit in the coming months and Milan Skriniar is reportedly on their transfer radar.

According to CaughtOffside, the 29-year-old central defender is a target for Arsenal and Newcastle United as well. PSG are prepared to sell the player next month, and they will demand a fee of around €35 million.

The report states the asking price could be reduced to €25 million through negotiations and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.

Skriniar has proven himself to be a reliable performer in European football over the years and he could prove to be a very useful acquisition for Tottenham. The London club are currently lacking in depth in the central defensive unit and the 29-year-old could fill that void.

Tottenham have struggled in the absence of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven. Radu Dragusin is currently the only fit central defender at the club. Signing another defender in January should be one of their priorities. The 29-year-old PSG defender has the quality to compete at the highest level, and he could make an instant impact at Tottenham if he joins the club.

The asking price seems quite reasonable for a player who is at the peak of his powers. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham come forward with an official offer to sign him.

Arsenal and Newcastle keen on Skriniar

Meanwhile, Arsenal need more quality and depth in their squad as well, and it is no surprise that they are looking at the experienced Slovakian defender. It will be interesting to see if the player is attracted to the idea of joining Arsenal instead of Tottenham. They might be able to provide him with the platform to push for major trophies immediately.

Similarly, Newcastle are keeping tabs on him as well. They have a number of injury problems at the back, and the Magpies are looking to bring in adequate reinforcements.

Tottenham remain interested in signing the Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli.

According to a report from CaughtOffside, multiple Premier League clubs are keen on signing the 23-year-old central midfielder, and they would be willing to submit an offer for him.

The midfielder is valued at €25 million and the clubs interested in him would not have any issues paying up. However, they are yet to submit a proposal for the player and the report states that they are best positioned to get the deal done.

Spurs need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the 23-year-old could prove to be a quality long-term investment for them. He has the attributes to develop into a complete central midfielder. He will help out defensively and add creativity and drive to the side as well.

The reported asking price seems quite reasonable for a player of his potential and he could easily justify the investment in the coming seasons. The likes of West Ham United and Crystal Palace are planning to make a move for him and Tottenham should look to steal a march on their rivals and come forward with an official proposal quickly.

Fagioli could fancy Spurs move

The opportunity to join them will be quite attractive for the Juventus midfielder as well. They have a talented squad and an ambitious project. Even though their performances have been inconsistent this season, there are clear signs of progress under Ange Postecoglou.

With the right additions in the coming months, there is no reason why they cannot fight for major trophies. The Italian international will certainly be tempted to test himself in English football and Tottenham could provide him with the ideal platform.

It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds over the next few months.

Tottenham captain Heung-min Son is at the centre of discussions over his future as uncertainty lingers regarding the extension of his contract.

Son’s current deal is set to expire next summer, with the club retaining an option to extend it for an additional year.

However, the lack of progress in formalising the extension has sparked concerns about the club’s approach to handling their star player’s situation.

Former Spurs scout Bryan King has voiced his disappointment over the delay, emphasising that a player of Son’s stature, who has consistently delivered since his arrival in 2015, deserves more respect.

The pundit also suggested that the ambiguity surrounding his contract could potentially impact the South Korean’s morale and performance on the pitch.

Speaking to Tottenham News, King said:

“This should have been sorted out three or four months ago.

“It is ridiculous. This is a player of quality who has given his football career to Tottenham. Since he joined the football club, up until the present day, there couldn’t have been a better servant.

“Watching the way he has played recently, I question whether 100 per cent of his heart is still at Tottenham because I’d certainly feel aggrieved if I were him. I’m not sure whether Son is happy at the moment. How many years has he been at the football club? And he’s been a star virtually from day one.”

Since signing for £22 million from Bayer Leverkusen, Son has been a cornerstone of Spurs’ success. Last season, he stepped up as a leader following Harry Kane’s departure, tallying 17 goals and 10 assists in 36 appearances.

In the current season, despite battling injuries, Son has maintained his form, contributing seven goals and six assists in 20 games.

Beyond his impressive statistics, Son’s value to the team extends to his role as a captain and leader. His ability to deliver in critical moments, such as his crucial winning goal against Manchester United in the EFL Cup quarterfinal, underscores his importance to Ange Postecoglou’s side.

His leadership and on-field brilliance have made him a vital figure during a transitional phase for the club.

For Tottenham, securing Son’s future should be an immediate priority. The 32-year-old has consistently proven his worth as both a player and a leader, and resolving his contract situation would send a strong message to the dressing room.

If the player is not offered a new long-term contract, Daniel Levy could face a massive backlash from fans.