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Tottenham fans have a special place in their hearts for youth players. After all, it was home-grown Harry Kane that generated so much love amongst supporters. Spurs’ all-time top goalscorer with 280 goals in all competitions.

His standout seasons include 2016–17, when he scored 29 goals in 30 matches, and 2017–18, with 30 goals in 37 matches, showcasing his lethal finishing and play making ability.

Kane was genuinely adored as a club legend, often referred to as “one of our own.”

Growing up 15 minutes from the stadium as a lifelong Spurs supporter, he connected deeply with the fan base. His dedication was evident in moments like his emotional farewell after scoring four goals in a 2023 pre-season match, where he applauded all four corners of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It now emerges that Spurs could have a new prodigy coming through the ranks.

Coaching at the Brommapojkarna academy

Bergvall came through the same academy as Dejan Kulusevski, at Brommapojkarna, under coach Peter Kisfaludy.

Kisfaludy told Sun Sport:

“I worked with him when he was nine-years-old until 14. And directly after the first training session I was thinking ‘oh s***, this is something special’.

“He has always been the wonder kid that everyone is speaking about.

“I have worked in the Brommapojkarna academy for so many years; we had Gyokeres, Kulusevski, John Guidetti and Ludwig Augustinsson, but Lucas has the most talent of anybody.”

Not a player who fans have to wait to adapt

Bergvall has been an impact signing, joining Spurs from Djurgårdens IF for £8.5 million in July 2024, and quickly adapted to the Premier League’s pace and physicality.

He made 45 appearances across all competitions, including 27 in the Premier League and 12 in the UEFA Europa League, starting 10 of those European matches. His versatility and consistency have made him a regular in Ange Postecoglou’s midfield, often alongside players like Rodrigo Bentancur and James Maddison.

In April 2025, Bergvall signed a new six-year contract until 2031, signalling Tottenham’s commitment to building around him. This extension, accompanied by a reported pay rise, underscores his importance to the club’s future.

It certainly feels as if supporters have a new talisman in the making.

Tottenham fans have a special place in their hearts for youth players. After all, it was home-grown Harry Kane that generated so much love amongst supporters. Spurs’ all-time top goalscorer with 280 goals in all competitions.

His standout seasons include 2016–17, when he scored 29 goals in 30 matches, and 2017–18, with 30 goals in 37 matches, showcasing his lethal finishing and play making ability.

Kane was genuinely adored as a club legend, often referred to as “one of our own.”

Growing up 15 minutes from the stadium as a lifelong Spurs supporter, he connected deeply with the fan base. His dedication was evident in moments like his emotional farewell after scoring four goals in a 2023 pre-season match, where he applauded all four corners of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It now emerges that Spurs could have a new prodigy coming through the ranks.

Coaching at the Brommapojkarna academy

Bergvall came through the same academy as Dejan Kulusevski, at Brommapojkarna, under coach Peter Kisfaludy.

Kisfaludy told Sun Sport:

“I worked with him when he was nine-years-old until 14. And directly after the first training session I was thinking ‘oh s***, this is something special’.

“He has always been the wonder kid that everyone is speaking about.

“I have worked in the Brommapojkarna academy for so many years; we had Gyokeres, Kulusevski, John Guidetti and Ludwig Augustinsson, but Lucas has the most talent of anybody.”

Not a player who fans have to wait to adapt

Bergvall has been an impact signing, joining Spurs from Djurgårdens IF for £8.5 million in July 2024, and quickly adapted to the Premier League’s pace and physicality.

He made 45 appearances across all competitions, including 27 in the Premier League and 12 in the UEFA Europa League, starting 10 of those European matches. His versatility and consistency have made him a regular in Ange Postecoglou’s midfield, often alongside players like Rodrigo Bentancur and James Maddison.

In April 2025, Bergvall signed a new six-year contract until 2031, signalling Tottenham’s commitment to building around him. This extension, accompanied by a reported pay rise, underscores his importance to the club’s future.

It certainly feels as if supporters have a new talisman in the making.

Welcome to match week 4 of the 2025-26 Premier League season, following another fascinating international break, we’re back with a London derby!

West Ham is currently sitting 16th in the table, and Tottenham is in 4th after three matches. Key storylines for fans will undoubtedly include Tottenham’s new signing, Mohammed Kudus, facing his former club, West Ham, and both teams dealing with injuries (e.g., West Ham without Niclas Füllkrug due to a calf issue; Tottenham monitoring Dominic Solanke’s fitness).

What does the form guide suggest?

It is always tough to consider games as early as this one in the fixture list. Teams have yet to find their bowling length, and results can reflect that coaches are still seeking to convey their messages to players.

Tottenham are narrow favourites due to their better early-season form and attacking depth, but West Ham’s home advantage and recent win could lead to a draw or upset.

Betting odds (as of September 12) list Tottenham at around 2.12 to win, a draw at 3.55, and West Ham at 3.30, implying approximately a 47% chance of a Spurs victory.

The Boy Hotspur suggests that the Spurs’ win is very much achievable, as Graham Potter has been suspect this season. That said, if we play as we did against Bournemouth, we’ll be in trouble.

Where to watch using United Kingdom TV Channels:

Live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage starts at 5:00 p.m. BST.

Streaming: Sky Go app (for Sky subscribers). Now TV offers day passes for non-subscribers (around £14.99 for sports).

TNT Sports may cover other matches that weekend, but this one is confirmed on Sky.

United States TV Channels:

Broadcast on NBC (main channel for the featured match).

Streaming: Peacock (Premium or Premium Plus subscription required, starting at $5.99/month). Also available via NBC Sports app with a cable login. Other options include Sling TV (Blue plan, includes NBC/Peacock access), FuboTV, or YouTube TV (all carry NBC and offer free trials).

Radio/Extra: SiriusXM FC or NBC Sports audio streams for live commentary.

Canada TV Channels:

fubo Sports or DAZN Canada (DAZN holds exclusive rights for the full Premier League).

Streaming: DAZN app (£29.99/month or annual plans). fuboTV Canada also streams it live.

Australia TV Channels:

Atletico Madrid are plotting a Bosman move for Tottenham mainstay Rodrigo Bentancur.

The Uruguayan international’s future has become a massive talking point as he has entered the final year of his contract. Since he could be available for free in a year’s time, Atletico Madrid have identified him as a priority target to reinforce their midfield, as per a report from Fichajes.

Bentancur joined Spurs at the start of 2022 after making a name for himself at Juventus. He has been an integral part of the North London club’s first team over the years.

He played a massive role in their Europa League triumph last season and has been one of the first names on their team sheet under new manager Thomas Frank. While he remains a key figure in the team, his future is up in the air because his contract runs out at the end of the season. Bentancur has been hailed as a “great player”.

Atletico Madrid could push to sign Rodrigo Bentancur

Since the 28-year-old could end up being a free agent next summer, some of the biggest clubs in the world are keeping a close eye on his situation. Atletico Madrid are one of the clubs that are keen on signing the South American midfielder.

Diego Simeone is a huge admirer of the former Juventus star and considers him an ideal fit for his system because of his work rate, physicality, and ability to bring balance to their midfield. With him potentially available for free, the Madrid-based giants have made him their priority target. They see this as too good an opportunity to miss out on.

Tottenham are reluctant to lose Bentancur

While Atletico are ready to push hard for his signature, Tottenham have no intentions of letting him leave. They are working hard to renew his contract at the request of their manager. The North London club are ready to reward him for his performances and are hoping he will commit his long-term future to the club.

Fenerbahce president Ali Koc suggests an injury prevented them from signing Tottenham outcast Yves Bissouma.

Yves Bissouma seems to be surplus to requirements at Tottenham, and the club have been looking to offload him throughout the summer. While they couldn’t find him a new club before the end of the transfer window in England, they were hoping a Turkish club would snap him up.

Fenerbahce have been keen on his signature and were reportedly on the verge of securing his services. But the move has fallen through. During an interview with Fener Ajans, the Super Lig club’s president, Ali Koc, has revealed that an injury to the Mali international stopped them from signing him this summer.

Yves Bissouma was close to joining Fenerbahce

Koc said via SportWitness: “We all want a number 8. Bissouma was close, but he got injured,” he is quoted as saying.

“We want a smart number 8. He can distribute the ball intelligently and play box-to-box. We’re working on a young player. Transfers at Fenerbahçe don’t end until the last minute. Those coming in and out never end. We’ll push the envelope until the last moment.”

After proving his credentials at Brighton, Bissouma joined Spurs in the summer of 2022. Unfortunately, the move to the North London club hasn’t worked out for the 29-year-old. He has failed to establish himself as a key figure in the team.

Bissouma is not a key player for Frank

While he did make 44 appearances last season under Ange Postecoglou, the Mali midfielder was more of a rotational option. Following the arrival of Thomas Frank, Bissouma seems to have gone further down the pecking order. Since he is not a part of the new manager’s plans going forward and his contract is running out, Spurs have been keen on getting him off their books.

They were hoping a move to Fenerbahce would materialise, but things haven’t gone according to plan for them. While reports earlier suggested that the Turkish club had been handed a list detailing the player’s personal issues and reasons not to sign him, Koc has stated that the reason for not signing him is an injury.

With the Turkish transfer window ending in a few hours, Bissouma seems set to continue at the North London club for now. They might try again to offload him when the transfer window reopens in January.

Tottenham are keeping a close eye on Cardiff City sensation Dylan Lawlor ahead of a potential move.

Lawlor broke into Cardiff’s first team last season, and within just six months of his breakthrough at club level, the teenage defensive sensation has already made his debut for the Welsh national team.

His sensational rise has put him on the radar of multiple English as well as German clubs, and according to a report from EFL Analysis, Tottenham are one of the clubs that are closely monitoring Lawlor’s progress.

Welsh manager Craig Bellamy recently heaped praise on the player.

“Beyond impressed,” Bellamy said of Lawlor. “What a player.

“He was so just so impressive, and we needed him to be because we were fully aware of the pull-outs.”

Dylan Lawlor has impressed at Cardiff

The 19-year-old centre-back was handed his Cardiff debut last season. While things haven’t really gone according to plan for the Welsh club as they ended up getting relegated to League One, Lawlor, who got promoted to the first team at the start of the year, has managed to cement his spot in the team.

He has been a regular feature in Brian Barry-Murphy’s XI and is one of the reasons why Cardiff are sitting top of the table in the third division. His impressive performances, along with his massive potential, have put him on the radar of clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle United, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund.

Cardiff are aware of the increasing interest, and they want to do everything in their power to hold onto their teenage sensation. He recently penned a new deal, which suggests he will be around for now.

Tottenham could soon make a move for Lawlor

But clubs like Spurs could soon try to lure him away. The North London club have focused more on signing young stars in recent windows, and Lawlor seems like an ideal fit for their project. With Ben Davies in the final phase of his career and Cristian Romero attracting interest from European giants, the Cardiff sensation could prove to be a valuable addition for the long term.

As a result, the North London club are monitoring the 19-year-old, who recently made his international debut in a 1-0 win over Kazakhstan. He put in a man-of-the-match display in his first-ever outing, giving a clear idea of what kind of talent he is and why Spurs are keen on having him in their squad.

Good morning all, and welcome to another instalment in this series of daily shorts from The Boy Hotspur himself, sharing opinions on and insights from behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.

Today, we examine some exciting ‘In The Know’ information surrounding the brutal sacking of Daniel Levy. The much-discussed former CEO appeared to have been feathering his own nest at Spurs, and once the results of an internal review were in, the jig was up.

Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest are plotting a raid on Tottenham for four first-team stars.

The former Tottenham manager has just taken charge at Nottingham Forest following the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo. While he will be inheriting the squad from the Portuguese manager, Postecoglou is expected to make significant additions to his team when the transfer window reopens in January.

The Australian manager will be looking for players who are better suited to his style of play, and according to the Daily Express via Fichajes, the Tricky Trees could look to sign up to four Tottenham stars upon the request of Postecoglou. They could push for the signature of Mathys Tel, Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie and Radu Dragusin to give their new manager the balance he seeks on both ends of the pitch.

Postecoglou wants to raid Tottenham

Tel is a versatile young forward who has just secured a permanent move to Tottenham. While the North London club would be reluctant to sell him this early, the 20-year-old hasn’t had a prominent role under Thomas Frank, and he might be keen on reuniting with Postecoglou.

The Australian manager is also looking to add more experience to his backline and has his eyes set on Ben Davies. He is no longer a regular starter at Spurs, and with his contract running out, the Tricky Trees are pushing to sign the 32-year-old versatile defender.

Postecoglou seems keen on adding more quality at left-back. He wants an attack-minded full-back, and Destiny Udogie is quite high on his wishlist. The 22-year-old has massive potential, and he could prove to be a great long-term acquisition.

Meanwhile, Nottingham are also interested in Radu Dragusin, who is currently nursing a serious ligament injury. Since he is behind Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven in the pecking order, Postecoglou could try to lure him away with a more prominent role.

Can Nottingham get a deal done?

All four of them have qualities that could help the Europa League winner to better establish his style of play at Forest. However, it will be interesting to see if the Tricky Trees can strike a deal with Spurs. While signing someone like Ben Davies looks possible, the other three are young players who could have a massive future at the North London club.

Tottenham are to step up contract renewal talks with midfield mainstay Rodrigo Bentancur.

Rodrigo Bentancur has been ever-present in Tottenham’s XI in the initial games under Thomas Frank. The Uruguayan international is all set to have a prominent role in the team going forward, and the new Spurs boss wants his long-term future secured.

According to a report from TBR, the North London club are ready to accelerate contract renewal talks with Bentancur following his sensational start to the new season. With him entering the final year of his deal, Spurs want his future sorted as soon as possible.

After making a name for himself at Juventus, Bentancur joined Tottenham at the start of 2022 in a deal worth £21 million. He has been a consistent performer for them over the years, and the 28-year-old did play an important role in their Europa League triumph last season. He has been labelled as “fantastic”.

Thomas Frank delighted with Rodrigo Bentancur

Thomas Frank, who took charge of the club at the start of the summer, is quite impressed with the Uruguayan international’s recent performances, and he wants to reward him with a new long-term deal. The former Brentford manager considers him a very important part of his plans going forward.

The 28-year-old has formed a reliable partnership with Joao Palhinha and Pape Matar Sarr in the centre of the park. He was sensational in their 2-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, and he is going to be key to their chances of pushing for major titles this season.

Keeping Bentancur could be key

Not only is he a key part of Frank’s plans, but the 28-year-old is also an important figure in the dressing room. Securing his future will certainly be a massive boost for them. His presence could help them better nurture young stars like Lucas Bergvall, Pape Sarr and Archie Gray.

Vinai Ventaktesham, who has taken over as their new CEO following Daniel Levy’s departure, has been tasked with sorting out Bentancur’s future. He is looking to ensure the Uruguayan midfielder commits his future to the club. With the transfer window now over, they have stepped up their efforts and want to wrap it up before the end of the year.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Angelo Stiller from VfB Stuttgart.

The 24-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and he is on the radar of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United as well. According to a report from TEAMtalk, the London outfit are keeping tabs on his situation. It will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him in future. They could use a quality midfield controller like him.

Angelo Stiller is a promising talent

His teammates feel he is “one of the best number sixes Germany has”, and there is no doubt that he has the qualities to do well in the Premier League. He could develop into a key player for Tottenham. The midfielder has a €40 million release clause in his contract, and Tottenham have the resources to get the deal done. The reported asking price could prove to be a bargain for a player of his potential. He is likely to improve further, and he could easily justify the investment.

The opportunity to move to the Premier League can be quite exciting for the midfielder, and it remains to be seen whether Tottenham makes an approach in the coming months.

Spurs need Stiller

They need more cover in the middle of the park, and the 24-year-old will add defensive stability and physicality to the side.

Apart from the defensive qualities, he is excellent with the ball at his feet, and he will add control and composure to the side. He has the tools to develop into a complete midfielder for Tottenham.

Their rivals have the resources to get the deal done as well, and Tottenham must act quickly if they want to win the race. Stiller could improve Spurs instantly, and he will only improve as a player with experience.