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Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Vasco da Gama attacker Rayan in the coming months.

According to NT Vascainos, representatives from the Premier League club scouted the 19-year-old in action against Cruzeiro this weekend. The player is reportedly on the radar of Barcelona as well.

Tottenham want to sign Rayan

Rayan is highly rated in Brazil, and he has a bright future ahead of himself. The player has a €40 million release clause in his contract, and it remains to be seen whether Vasco da Gama are prepared to sanction his departure in the near future.

The report claims that Tottenham are impressed with the player and they are prepared to submit an offer of around €30 million. It remains to be seen whether the offer is accepted when it is presented.

Tottenham need more quality on the flanks, and the 19-year-old could prove to be an excellent long-term investment. He is capable of operating on either flank, and he will add goals and creativity to the side. The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be exciting for the player as well. It would be a huge step up in his career, and he will look to prove himself at one of the biggest clubs in Europe.

Spurs looking to build for the future

Tottenham have recently tried to sign Savinho from Manchester City, and it is clear that they want to add more quality to the wide areas. It will be interesting to see if they can beat clubs like Barcelona to the signing of Rayan. They wanted to sign him last season as well.

They are looking to build a formidable squad for the future, and signing one of the finest young talents in South America would be a wise decision. They have done well to bring in quality young players in recent windows and would add to the formidable pool of young talent at the club.

Meanwhile, Barcelona are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and South American players tend to prefer a move to Spain. It remains to be seen whether the Spanish champions can get the deal done.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink knows football, and he knows Xavi Simons. Speaking to The Boy Hotspur, Jimmy told us his thoughts:

…but that’s England. It’s physical. Simons has only just started, but I like Simons. I really like him. I think he’s going to be a big, big, big success at Spurs.

He can play on the left or as a No. 10, but he’s also not scared, and that’s why I like him.

It looked like Simons could have been going to Chelsea, but ended up going to Spurs. What do you make of that sort of scenario?

It’s one of those things. It took a long time, and then you start to think, ‘is it going to happen?’. But then Spurs came in, and then he had to make a decision, as he wanted to be in the Premier League and not at Leipzig any more, so he had a choice to make.

I think he spoke to Thomas Frank, and he really liked what Frank was about, how he was going to play and what his role was going to be.

That was the biggest factor. I think that he had that chat with Frank, and he showed that he really, really wanted him. So, you can understand it.

Xavi Simons played 78 minutes against Wolves on September 27, in a league game for Tottenham, which ended in a 1-1 draw. He had no goals or assists, took no shots, completed 1 of 4 dribbles, and lost possession 24 times.

His performance was described as ineffective, with Tottenham’s manager Thomas Frank noting that Simons’ role as a No. 10 didn’t really work in this game, despite some positive ball-carrying moments.

This will certainly curb some of the initial hysteria that was doing the rounds.

The discussions with Chelsea were significant, but in the end, Frank won his man.

Tottenham and Chelsea are both fantastic clubs with solid projects, and there was real interest from both sides,

said Simons’ agent Ali Barat via Metro.

“But Chelsea was always clear with us; they had certain constraints that made it difficult to move forward with discussions. So when the talks with Tottenham started, it became clear that this would be a project that would be a perfect fit for Xavi.”

Has the new manager bounce worn off already?

Statistically, this was a very close game, speaking in terms of possession and shots, etc, but the truth is that Thomas Frank has begun to somewhat fade when one compares his promising debut. Tactically. Wolves switched shape at half-time and Spurs were left hoping for a miracle, which thankfully, Paulina supplied.

Questions must also be asked about the squad, such as, are we really waiting for Maddison and Kulusevski to return to add more creativity to our attack, or if Kudus and Xavi have an off day, are we simply stumped?

The player ratings versus Wolves

VICARIO: 5 Made one decent save, but was partly at fault for Wolves’ goal by palming the ball away instead of catching it. Distribution with his feet was questionable, adding to what was already an edgy atmosphere. Passing accuracy was a dismal 81%.

SPENCE: 5 Started at right-back, showed confidence defensively, but lacked connection with Mohammed Kudus compared to regular starter Pedro Porro. Substituted in the 62nd minute. Passing accuracy was a dismal 77%.

ROMERO: 5 Another one not quite at the races. Lost possession 13 times. Isn’t he the captain? Passing accuracy was a dismal 79%.

VAN de VEN: 7 Much better than everyone else, but so what? This is a team sport, isn’t it?

UDOGIE: 3 Lost possession on 18 occasions, and his passing accuracy was a dismal 81%.

PALHINHA: 6 The goal was a delight, be he too was incapable of reliably passing to men in Spurs shirts,, gave the ball away too often.

BENTANCUR: 8 Ticked most boxes – so that’s two players who earned their money this week.

XAVI : 4 Disappointing to say the least, lost possession 22 times. Passing accuracy was 100% but why such a mix?

BERGVALL: 4 I have to be honest, it felt like he was hoping it in. Nice back heel for the disallowed goal, but otherwise, flat.

RICHARLISON: 3 Just one shot, which was off target, in a word, rubbish.

Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs keeping tabs on the Real Madrid playmaker Arda Güler.

The Turkish midfielder is highly rated across Europe, and he could develop into a future star with the right guidance. Tottenham have been scouting the player, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him in the near future.

They will face competition from clubs like Arsenal and Newcastle United, according to a report from CaughtOffside.

Tottenham were keen on Guler last season as well.

Real Madrid do not want to sell Arda Guler

The 20-year-old is highly rated at the Spanish club, and they have no plans to let him leave. They view him as a key player for the future, and he has impressed under Xabi Alonso this season. The midfielder is unlikely to push for an exit, either. He will look to establish himself as a key player for Real Madrid.

There is no doubt that he would be a quality signing for Tottenham if they managed to get the deal done. He can operate as an attacking midfielder as well as on the flanks. He will add goals and creativity to the side. Despite being 20, he has already proven his quality in La Liga, and he will get better with coaching and experience.

Guler is highly rated by Jose Mourinho

Meanwhile, the Turkish International is highly rated across Europe, and former Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has described him as a player with exceptional quality.

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham follow up on their interest with an official offer to get the deal done in the coming months. The interest from top clubs will delight the player, but a move seems unlikely.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Villarreal striker Georges Mikautadze.

The 24-year-old joined the Spanish club at the start of the season, and they paid around €30 million for him. According to a report via Fichajes, Tottenham are ready to offer them a package which would double their investment. They are willing to put €60 million on the table for the Georgian International.

Tottenham were linked with Mikautadze in the summer.

Spurs could use Georges Mikautadze

They could use more depth in the attacking unit, and the 24-year-old would be a useful acquisition. He has shown his quality in France, and he scored 17 goals for Lyon last season. The player is still relatively young, and he could improve further with coaching and experience. He could develop into a star for Tottenham.

He would compete with Dominic Solanke for the starting spot, and the competition for places would help both players improve. Solanke has not been able to score goals consistently, and Tottenham need an upgrade.

Can Spurs sign Mikautadze?

It will be interesting to see if the Spanish outfit are prepared to sell the player in the coming months. He has recently joined the club, and they might not be too keen on sanctioning his departure. They are not under any pressure to sell him.

It remains to be seen how the player reacts if a concrete proposal is presented. The opportunity to move to England can be quite exciting. Tottenham are a big club with an ambitious project. The 24-year-old could be tempted to join them. They have recently won a major trophy as well.

If Tottenham can sign the 24 year old in the coming months, it could prove to be a masterstroke for them. They have quality creators at their disposal and signing a reliable striker could transform them.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to add more quality in the middle of the park with the signing of Brais Mendez from Real Sociedad.

As per Fichajes, the 28-year-old is on their radar, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him when the window reopens in January.

Spurs could use Brais Mendez

Mendez is capable of operating as a central midfielder as well as an attacking midfielder. He will add control, composure and technical ability to the side.

The 28-year-old has shown his quality in La Liga consistently, and there is no doubt that he has the ability to do well for Tottenham as well. He could be a key player for the club. It remains to be seen whether the La Liga outfit is prepared to sanction his departure in January. His exit would be a huge blow for them.

Meanwhile, Tottenham need to keep improving the squad if they want to compete with elite clubs consistently. The experienced Spanish International could be the ideal addition. He has the ability to make an instant impact in the Premier League, and he will add more control and creativity to the side.

Mendez move will be difficult

The opportunity to move to the Premier League at this stage of his career could be exciting. He is at the peak of his powers, and he will fancy his chances of doing well in English football. However, he has a contract with Real Sociedad until 2028, and they are under no pressure to sell him in January. Tottenham might have to come up with an offer, too good to turn down.

It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks.

Having spoken to a source among sources this morning, I can now flesh out a little further how Daniel Levy was scuppered and shamed in his final hour at Tottenham.

From The Boy Hotspur’s Substack

Levy had been outside in an internal enquiry organised by the Lewis Family, with the express aim of confirming that Daniel wasn’t entirely a team player, after all.

Whilst Tottenham’s very own Sleepy Joe was happy enough with the bottom line, his descendants suspected that there was more than room for improvement. Indeed, they had become increasingly of the view that Daniel was feathering his nest.

A suggestion has been made that Levy’s day-to-day attitude towards Joe’s family wasn’t all that it might have been, and that this didn’t aid his position.

Peter Charrington was tasked with making multiple examinations of Daniel’s working practices and business decision-making strategies. This was described to me as ‘forensic’ in nature. Aspects of this review, or rather full-blown investigation, provided more than enough evidence to not just sack him, but define the manner in which he was to be sacked.

Firstly, Daniel’s son had been independently assessed and found to be sufficiently distanced from his father’s activities. It was felt that his position within ENIC was strong enough not to catch any stray bullets during the execution of his father’s career.

Summoned to a scheduled meeting

Levy was eventually summoned to a scheduled meeting with Peter Charrington, where he was advised of the full extent of the review. It was made clear to him in this dialogue that the Lewis Family and ENIC were extremely disappointed with the manner in which he had been conducting himself, the club was not for sale, and that naming rights were a huge issue that he, personally, had repeatedly fumbled.

Stripped of all corporate technology

He was advised that en route to the meeting that all his email addresses, including all data on the company’s servers, had been immediately closed to him. He was required to hand in his company mobile phone, plus laptops, etc, that he had in his possession. Daniel’s access to all areas within the stadium, Lilywhite House and Hotspur Way had all been revoked, and this included his wife.

His dismissal was concluded with a warning that whilst he was welcome to purchase tickets in future, he would be prohibited from attending in any capacity with executives of the club.

Security took him to his car

Finally, he was escorted out by security past secretaries and other staff into his car. It was over. His disgrace was thorough and complete.

As he had dispatched others so many times over the years, so dispassionately, he went the same way, knowing his fall from grace was wholly fatal.

Is this true?

To those seeking to speculate that this is a dramatised version of events, I can only suggest you listen to a sympathetic old bookmaker when he tells you to stop backing losing horses. Stop talking and focus on what you know. You know nothing of this.

I had his number for donkey’s years, and the Internet is infested with losers like you who argued I didn’t know what I was talking about.

If you want to invent a different outcome, be my guest, but I won’t inadvertently aid you in publishing absolute rubbish online.

Sports Illustrated have signed a long-term deal with Tottenham Hotspur.

The removal of Daniel Levy appears, like the removal of most blockages in business, to have triggered a series of moves that are likely to have given fans a welcome surprise.

Operating primarily from the East Stand, the magazine pioneer has been forced to diversify over time, but remains a cultural touchstone for sports fans, though its influence has waned in the digital era. The Stadium Business says:

“The experience will be located throughout the East Stand in premium and general admission areas, and will feature dynamic displays, wallscapes, portraits and interactive exhibits for Tottenham fans to relive iconic moments from the club’s history and the wider sporting world.”

Sports Illustrated Tickets has signed a groundbreaking 12-year partnership with Tottenham Hotspur to become the club’s Official Fan Experience Partner. Announced on September 25, 2025, this deal marks Sports Illustrated as the inaugural member of Tottenham’s new sponsorship program, The Collective, which aims to deliver tailored fan experiences across each stand at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Key highlights include:

Defining Moments Exhibition: A curated display in the East Stand featuring iconic Sports Illustrated covers, photography, and Tottenham’s history through interactive wallscapes and portraits.

Club SI: A new premium hospitality space with 3,000 seats, integrating Sports Illustrated’s interactive activations.

The Cover Club: A redesigned bar in the Lower East Side of the stadium, blending Sports Illustrated’s visual heritage with Tottenham’s culture.

This partnership aims to enhance fan engagement through immersive digital content and reimagined hospitality spaces, leveraging Sports Illustrated’s storied media brand and Tottenham’s passionate fanbase. It also includes marketing rights across Tottenham’s men’s and women’s teams, the stadium, and the F1 Drive – London experience.

All very smart and very much on brand for both parties. What I would say is that since the departure of Levy, I certainly view these commercial deals with much less suspicion.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche when the transfer window re-opens.

They have been heavily linked with the Manchester City attack, Savinho, but the Brazilian is expected to sign a new contract with the Premier League club. Tottenham have now turned their attention towards the French attacker, and it remains to be seen whether they can sign the 23-year-old in the coming months.

Akliouche is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and he could develop into a star for Tottenham with the right guidance. He will add pace, flair and unpredictability to the side.

Tottenham keen on Maghnes Akliouche

Dean Jones said on TEAMtalk: “Spurs have always had other players on their radar if they do not manage to sign Savinho, and scouting assignments will continue accordingly.

“One of the players I am told they have had eyes on from an attacking point of view is Maghnes Akliouche, and they will actually be very interested in seeing how he fares in an upcoming Champions League game against Man City.

“He’s played every minute for Monaco so far this season and plays off the right, but there is a belief he can also be versatile, and he has a very high ceiling in the game.

“Monaco rate him highly and would be putting a premium fee on his head if the interest steps up in the new year as they do not want to lose him.”

Can Spurs sign Akliouche?

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can negotiate a reasonable deal to sign him. Monaco are likely to demand a premium. If Tottenham can get the deal done, it could prove to be a solid long-term investment for them. The player is quite young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. The deal could prove to be a bargain in the long run.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba when the transfer window reopens in January.

They are not the only club keen on him, and they will face competition from Manchester United, as per SportsBoom. The Brighton midfielder is unlikely to be a cheap acquisition, and he could cost a club record fee for the London side.

It remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done.

Tottenham could use Carlos Baleba

There is no doubt that they could use the 21-year-old. He has all the tools to develop into a future star. He has already established himself as a key player for Brighton, and he has the ability to play for the biggest clubs in the world.

His ability to beat the press, control the tempo of the game, drive the team and dribble his way out of trouble makes him the complete central midfielder. He will only improve with coaching and experience. He could transform Tottenham in the middle of the park.

Can Spurs sign Baleba?

It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Tottenham have done well to improve their squad during the summer transfer window, but they need to improve further if they want to fight for major trophies and compete with elite clubs regularly.

Signing one of the best young talents in the Premier League would be a masterstroke from them. It will be interesting to see if they can beat the competition for his signature.

The 21-year-old used to play as a winger as a youth player, and he was nicknamed Maradona because of his outstanding dribbling skills. Tottenham are lacking a player with his skill set, and he could make a huge difference for them.