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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keeping a close eye on Canadian striker Jonathan David, with speculation growing that he could be available on a free transfer next summer.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, David is expected to leave his current club, Lille, when his contract expires in June 2025. This has attracted interest from several top European clubs, including Tottenham, Arsenal, and teams from Italy and Spain.

Romano emphasised that David, who is just 24 years old, will carefully evaluate his next move, considering both financial terms and the overall project and management of any interested club.

Speaking on The Debrief, the Romano said:

“He [David] will consider several things, not just financially, the project, the managers, so he’s not going to decide now.

“For sure, he’s having conversations with several clubs, not him, his agent, clubs in England and clubs in Italy, clubs in Spain.

“Jonathan David is one of the biggest names on the market for the summer of 2025. Again, before making any decisions, he will take his time, it’s not something for now or something for 2024.

“Jonathan David will explore his options but for sure I expect him to leave Lille as a free agent.”

Spurs’ interest in the striker makes sense, given his impressive performances over recent seasons. With his speed, strength, and knack for exploiting defensive gaps, David would be a significant addition to any team’s attack.

Last season, the Brooklyn-born forward demonstrated his quality by scoring 26 goals and providing nine assists in 47 matches for Lille, showcasing his ability as a top-level forward. He has continued his strong form this season, already netting eight goals and providing two assists in 13 games, further boosting his reputation.

With David nearing the end of his contract, Tottenham could see this as a prime opportunity to secure a proven goalscorer without the hefty transfer fee.

As the summer of 2025 approaches, Spurs are likely to keep a close watch on David’s situation, hoping to bring in one of Europe’s most exciting attacking talents.

Tottenham are said to be closely monitoring Angel Gomes, with a potential move for the young midfielder next summer reportedly on the cards.

According to TBR Football, Gomes is expected to leave Lille on a free transfer when his contract expires in June 2025, and Spurs are among several top clubs keeping a close watch on his situation.

Tottenham’s recent transfer activity has shown a clear focus on securing promising talent, and Gomes fits perfectly into this approach.

The 24-year-old, a product of Manchester United’s academy, has been making a name for himself in Ligue 1, where he has played a pivotal role for Lille in recent seasons.

His performances have been so impressive that he earned his first senior call-up to the England national team during the last international break, further raising his profile among top European clubs.

Tottenham considered frontrunners in race to sign Angel Gomes

While Tottenham are believed to be frontrunners in the race to sign Gomes, they face stiff competition. Clubs like Manchester City, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, and Inter Milan have also expressed strong interest in acquiring the versatile midfielder. Gomes’ ability to play multiple roles in midfield and his playmaking prowess make him a highly sought-after player.

Last season, Gomes made 45 appearances across all competitions for Lille, contributing two goals and 10 assists.

As he approaches the final year of his contract, Tottenham will be closely monitoring his development, with hopes of adding a young and dynamic player who could make a significant impact in the Premier League.

Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has voiced his concerns over Spurs winger Timo Werner, noting the German’s underwhelming performances under manager Ange Postecoglou.

While Tottenham’s overall attacking play has been promising, particularly with Brennan Johnson excelling on the right wing, Werner’s difficulties on the left have been hard to ignore.

Redknapp specifically praised Johnson’s recent form, pointing out that the Welsh winger has netted goals in six consecutive matches, successfully silencing critics.

In contrast, Redknapp expressed disappointment with Werner’s contribution, admitting that the wide forward has not lived up to expectations. He remarked that Werner’s performances haven’t been as impactful or exciting, especially when compared to his teammate on the opposite flank.

Redknapp also drew attention to Tottenham’s inconsistency as a whole, citing their 3-2 defeat to Brighton as a prime example.

During that match, Spurs collapsed in the second half after taking a two-goal lead, struggling to cope with pressure. Speaking to talkSPORT, Redknapp said:

“He (Johnson) has done well, he came in for a little bit of stick recently.

“Since then, he has answered the critics with six consecutive goals. It’s been great for him.

“But I am not sure about the boy on the other side (Werner). He doesn’t excite me, I must be truthful. If you go through that team, it’s such an open team. They are going to have days where you go ‘oh, how fantastic are they’, but they are going to have halves of games like Brighton where they can’t handle the pressure.”

Werner’s struggles in front of goal have become increasingly worrying, as he has missed crucial chances in recent fixtures. In addition to wasting two 1v1 opportunities against Manchester United, the German forward also squandered a clear chance in Tottenham’s Europa League match against Ferencvárosi.

Having made eight appearances this season without finding the net, Werner’s position in the starting XI is under threat. There are calls for him to be dropped for 17-year-old Mikey Moore, a sentiment shared by Tottenham fans who chanted Moore’s name after Werner’s wasted chances against Manchester United.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has made a bold claim regarding his future at the club after the shock defeat against Brighton.

Despite taking a commanding 2-0 lead by halftime, Spurs collapsed in the second half, allowing Brighton to make a remarkable comeback and snatch victory from Tottenham’s grasp.

This loss marked a frustrating setback after what seemed like a promising resurgence, with the club having won five consecutive matches following a rocky start to the season.

With only 10 points from their first seven games, Tottenham currently sit in 9th place, facing their worst Premier League start in 16 years.

Despite these challenges, Postecoglou remains confident in his ability to guide the team forward.

When questioned about the defensive lapses that led to the loss, he assured that there is much he can do to address these issues.

The Australian coach further emphasized that if he couldn’t make the necessary changes, he wouldn’t be in his current role.

As quoted by Football London, Postecoglou stated:

“There is a lot I can do about it. That’s why I’m in the role. If I couldn’t do anything about it, I’d get somebody else to sit here.”

Under Postecoglou’s leadership, Tottenham have shown significant progress in their attacking play, which has become more fluid and effective.

However, the defensive shortcomings remain a major concern. Postecoglou’s acknowledgement of these problems, paired with his commitment to fixing them, demonstrates his clear understanding of what needs improvement. His honesty highlights that Tottenham have the right leader in place.

With some tactical adjustments, particularly on the defensive side, Postecoglou seems well-equipped to guide Spurs to more consistent results as the season moves forward.

Tottenham Hotspur could look to sign Eberechi Eze next year as they continue to monitor his progress.

Tottenham were one of the clubs linked with the Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze during the recently concluded transfer window. While they didn’t take concrete steps to sign the English attacking midfielder, the North London club have retained interest in his services.

According to Paul Robinson, his former club continues to monitor the 26-year-old and they could knock on the Eagles’ door next year.

While speaking on Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast Robinson said: “An attack-minded midfielder is something they are looking at alongside James Maddison.

“Eze, depending on how this season goes with Crystal Palace, will sit down and see where his future lies.

“It’ll be a tough one to get done in the winter.

“He’s under contract until 2027, so come next summer he’ll have two years left on his contract.

“I fully expect there to be interest in Eze if he has a good season for Palace this year and plays well for England as well.

“There’ll be a number of clubs ready to take him away from Selhurst Park next year.

“The top clubs in England will all be after him.

“The likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham are all admirers of Eze and are keeping tabs on his situation ahead of next summer’s transfer window.”

Crystal Palace haven’t had an ideal start to the new season. The Eagles have yet to win a game in the Premier League and currently find themselves in the relegation zone after seven matches. While Eze has three goals and an assist in his nine outings, he hasn’t been able to help his team get the desired results.

Spurs will continue to monitor his performances for club and country and based on those performances they could look to prise him away from Selhurst Park. His £68 million release clause will reactivate in 2025 allowing Tottenham to sign the English international for a set fee. However, he will only have two years left on his deal next summer, Palace could be tempted by offers of around £50-60 million.

Spurs could look at Eze as someone who can start alongside James Maddison and even compete with the former Leicester City star for a place in the starting XI. While signing him in the winter looks unlikely, a move in the next summer window can’t be ruled out. But, the North London club will face serious competition from rival clubs.

Gary Lineker feels Tottenham were sluggish and off the pace against Brighton because of the absence of Heung-min Son.

The North London club were on an incredible run heading into the game against Brighton. They had won each of their last five games across competitions and were expected to make it six in a row away from home against the Seagulls. But, they suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat last Sunday.

Tottenham once again created a truckload of chances and even managed to score twice in the first half. Despite being in full control of the fixture with a two-goal lead heading into the break, they conceded thrice in the second half and returned home empty-handed. While speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, Gary Lineker suggested that it could be down to the fact that they are without their best player, Heung-min Son.

He said: “We have to remember as well that Spurs are missing quite possibly their best player, Heung-min Son. He is a big miss to them, isn’t he? I mean, Werner gives them a lot of pace, but his final product is not that of a certain Son.”

Tottenham did have a 2-0 lead and a better defensive structure could have helped them secure all three points. But, Ange Postecoglou is someone who sticks to his style of play irrespective of the situation. Spurs tried to add to their lead but they were not clinical enough and Werner who is covering for Son didn’t have the best of performances.

The former Chelsea star wasted quite a few opportunities which eventually cost the North London club. He lacks the final product which is something the South Korean international is well known for. Son has missed their last three games and heading into the international break Tottenham fans will hope he is back in time for the game against West Ham later this month.

James Maddison believes Tottenham Hotspur lack the mental fortitude to compete with the ‘best teams.

Spurs went into Sunday’s trip to Brighton off the back of an excellent run of five straight wins across all competitions, which included a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford.

Tottenham then cruised into a 2-0 lead at the Amex Stadium on Sunday thanks to goals from Brennan Johnson and Maddison.

But that was followed by a remarkable capitulation, with Spurs conceding three goals in 21 second-half minutes to lose 3-2.

James Maddison: Spurs lack mental strength to compete with ‘the best’

Former Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov accused the Lilywhites of being ‘too nice’ after the match, lacking the ‘mental strength’ to deal with setbacks.

Maddison seems to agree with Berbatov’s assessment, stating that Spurs cannot ‘stay strong’ under pressure, unlike the ‘best teams’.

“We couldn’t deal with the mental shift and lost complete control of the game after the first goal went in. We dealt with the momentum very poorly. It just felt like attack after attack and we couldn’t deal with it,” Maddison told Sky Sports after full-time.

“It could have been definitely. Brighton are a good side but when the first goal went in you have to deal with adversity in the Premier League and stay strong, weather the storm. The best teams stay strong. We didn’t do that.

“We’ll need to take big lessons from the second half if we want to make strides forward.”

Spurs will now break off for the October internationals before returning for a home tie against London rivals West Ham United on the 19th.

Dimitar Berbatov has branded Tottenham Hotspur ‘too nice’ after their shocking collapse at Brighton on Sunday.

The Lilywhites took a 2-0 lead into half-time thanks to goals from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison.

But Spurs could only follow that up with an inexplicable capitulation, conceding three goals in 21 second-half minutes to fall to a 3-2 defeat.

As a result, Spurs are the first team in Premier League history to lose 10 games in the competition after taking a 2+ goal lead.

Spurs ‘too nice’ says Dimitar Berbatov

Manager Ange Postecoglou accused his players of getting too ‘carried away’ at their half-time lead.

However, Berbatov went a little further, stating that this is typical behaviour from a Spurs side that are ‘too nice’.

“This type of stuff happened to Spurs before and continues to happen,” the former Tottenham striker said on Sky Sports.

“They have a couple of good games but then it all comes crashing down because of results like that or something else. This is where they need to be mentally strong [after conceding the first goal], weather the storm, but it didn’t happen for Spurs. If you don’t have consistency in your performances to stay at the top you are going to suffer.

“Spurs are too nice.”

Tottenham Hotspur captain Heung-min Son’s injury has become a growing concern after he was dropped for the upcoming international break with South Korea.

The decision to leave him out of the national squad has sparked worries about the severity of the injury.

Former Spurs scout Bryan King believes that Son’s omission from the South Korea team indicates that the injury could be “serious,” especially given his importance to both the club and his national side.

Speaking to Tottenham News, King shared his hope that the injury won’t result in a long-term absence for the 32-year-old winger while acknowledging that for a player of Son’s quality to be left out of international duty, the issue must be significant.

King said:

“Hopefully this isn’t a long-term injury.

However, when you have a player of his quality, it must be pretty serious if he hasn’t gone away with the South Korean national team.”

“We will have to wait and see exactly what the state of that injury is.”

Son suffered a hamstring injury during Spurs’ Europa League opener against Qarabag, and this setback has already caused him to miss two games.

He is also expected to sit out Sunday’s

Premier League fixture against Brighton.

The injury comes at a time when the Lilywhites are on a strong run of form, with five consecutive wins across all competitions.

The approaching international break offers a silver lining, as it will allow Son valuable recovery time without missing additional club matches.

Tottenham is optimistic that their captain will be fully fit after the break, ready to return to action and contribute to the team’s push for success as they navigate a busy season.

Although Tottenham have performed well in Son’s absence, his return will certainly strengthen the squad as they prepare for crucial fixtures ahead.

Tottenham remain keen on Crystal Palace star player Eberechi Eze, viewing him as a prime transfer target for next summer, as reported by TEAMtalk.

The creative midfielder, who has long been on Spurs’ radar, could become available for a hefty sum with a £68 million release clause set to be activated in 2025.

Eze, who extended his stay at Palace with a new contract last November that runs until 2027, has consistently caught the eye with his attacking flair and goal-scoring capabilities.

Tottenham’s interest in the 26-year-old England international has been well-documented, with sources indicating that the club is considering a move to bring him to North London next summer.

Although Spurs had been linked with Eze during the most recent transfer window, no formal bid was made, despite the club showing clear interest by inviting his representatives to attend games at the Tottenham.

Eze’s impressive form last season saw him net 11 goals and provide four assists in 27 Premier League appearances, despite being sidelined for a month with a muscle injury.

His early form this season has been promising as well, with three goals and an assist already in his first nine appearances across all competitions.

With Tottenham looking to add more creativity and firepower to their squad under manager Ange Postecoglou, Eze remains a top target.

A move could be in the works for next summer as Spurs closely monitor the situation and weigh their options for bolstering their attacking ranks.