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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing the Netherlands international defender, Jan Paul van Hecke, from Brighton.

The 26-year-old has done quite well in the Premier League is a player for Brighton. Spurs need more depth at the back, and they have identified Van Hecke as a target.

Spurs eyeing Jan Paul van Hecke

According to former club scout Mick Brown, Tottenham have been looking at the player for a while, and they like him. It will be interesting to see if they can agree on a reasonable deal with Brighton. The defender is a key player for the Seagulls, and they might not want to lose him easily. It could be a difficult deal to complete, especially if Brighton are holding out for a premium. Tottenham will be hoping to sign him for a reasonable amount of money.

Brown said on Football Insider: “He is somebody Tottenham have been looking at.

“I think we’ve spoken about it before, I’m not sure that’s a position they’re going to be prioritising, because Romero and Van de Ven do a good job there.

“But if they’re looking long-term and making plans for the future, Van Hecke seems to be one they like.”

Van Hecke could help Spurs improve

The 26-year-old has proven himself in the Premier League, and there is no doubt that he is good enough to play for a big club like Spurs. The move to the North London club could be quite exciting for him. It would be a step up in his career, and he would get to play alongside his compatriot Micky van de Ven.

The defender is highly rated, and former Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi has praised him for his “incredible leadership” qualities.

There is no doubt that he could be an important player for Tottenham, and he could help them tighten up at the back. It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with an official proposal in the coming weeks. Convincing the defender will not be difficult for them, but they will need to agree on a deal with his club.

Tottenham Hotspur could look to make a managerial change in the coming months.

They are looking at the former Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, as a potential replacement for Thomas Frank.

Xavi Hernandez to replace Frank?

Things have not gone according to plan under the Danish manager, and the club hierarchy is worried about the situation.

According to a report from Fichajes, Tottenham hierarchy believes that there has been no clear sign of progress, and Tottenham have been quite inconsistent and directionless. They are looking at the 45-year-old as a potential replacement, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to approach him in the coming weeks.

Xavi could be an interesting option

Xavi has previously shown his quality as a manager at Barcelona, helping them win the league title. He could bring fresh ideas into the club and help them bounce back strongly. There is no doubt that Tottenham have a competitive team, and they should be doing a lot better than they have. Nottingham Forest recently beat them, and that has put Frank under a lot of pressure. It will be interesting to see if the former Brentford manager can hold onto his job and convince the club hierarchy to give him more time. The manager has already admitted that it is not a quick fix and he will need time to turn things around at the London club. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.

Xavi impressed with his attacking approach at Barcelona, and he could be an interesting option for Tottenham if they decide to bring in a new manager. The opportunity to manage the Premier League club will be exciting for the 45-year-old as well. It would be a huge opportunity for him, and he will look to prove himself in English football.

Tottenham Hotspur have submitted an offer to sign the Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios.

The 22-year-old midfielder has done quite well for the Spanish club, and he has attracted the attention of the north London outfit. They have submitted an offer of around €70 million to get the deal done, as per Fichajes. It will be interesting to see if the Spanish outfit is willing to sanction his departure.

Tottenham could use Pablo Barrios

Tottenham need more quality in the middle of the park, and Barrios would be an excellent acquisition. He has the quality to develop into a complete midfielder. He will help out defensively and control the tempo of the game as well. Meanwhile, the player has a €120 million release clause in his contract, and Atletico Madrid are under no pressure to let him leave.

Tottenham might have to raise their offer in order to stand any chance of getting the deal done. Also, any move might have to wait until the summer transfer window. Barrios is an important player for the Spanish club, and it seems unlikely that they will sanction his departure in the middle of the season. They will be hoping to fight for trophies and finish in a respectable position. They need their key players for that to happen. Diego Simeone is unlikely to sanction the departure of the player in the middle of the season. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

Barrios would improve Spurs

Tottenham have put together a talented squad, but they need more quality in the middle of the park and in the attack if they want to fight for major trophies. A reliable striker and a quality central midfielder should be their priority in the coming windows. There is no doubt that Barrios would be an excellent acquisition for them, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal across the line.

Igor Thiago has become one of the standout names of the winter transfer window. His strong performances for Brentford have put him firmly on the radar of Premier League big boys.

Newcastle, Tottenham and Aston Villa are all showing serious interest, while clubs from Serie A and La Liga are also keeping an eye on the Brazilian striker – if one believes noises from agents – and The Boy Hotspur’s substack.

Brentford’s stance is clear. The club has set a price as high as €70 million, with some reports even mentioning £80 million. That figure makes a January move difficult, especially given Thiago’s contract until 2029. Brentford are reluctant to lose such a key player midway through the season.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery sees Thiago as a long-term alternative to Ollie Watkins and could push for a bid in the €50–57 million range. Tottenham have explored a loan deal, but Brentford are not open to it. Newcastle, who signed Yoane Wissa from Brentford in the summer but have yet to see him play due to injury, view Thiago as the ideal signing to strengthen their attack.

Given Brentford’s position, a big move in January looks unlikely. However, strong offers are expected to arrive in the summer. For Thiago, the priority remains playing regularly and performing well to secure his place in Brazil’s squad for the upcoming World Cup.

He really isn’t worth the suggested sums doing the rounds.

I take a view that Igor Thiago is not currently worth £70m based on objective market estimates, but his explosive form in the 2025/26 Premier League season suggests he could approach or justify that valuation soon if he sustains his performance. That’s a pretty big if.

Should Thiago continue at this rate—potentially ending with 25+ goals—he could realistically reach £70m+ by summer 2026. Right now, though, it’s more aspiration than proven worth, making £70m a stretch based on evidence. He’s a high-upside talent, but the price reflects potential and club leverage more than current consensus value.

As ever, there are many factors to understand. A change of clubs need not necessarily deliver the high expectations. Indeed, Tottenham have had its fingers burned on numerous occasions when it comes to strikers.

For my money, Thaigo is potentially a rock-solid striker, but that may prove too soon for some, including Spurs, who might look for better value elsewhere.

At least Thomas Frank isn’t hoping that Solanke is the answer to his prayers – oh, hang on.

The news that Daniel Levy had been unceremoniously removed from N17 arguably pleased more fans than it frustrated. Whatever personal opinions anyone might have held of the man himself, a football club’s success is measured by the silverware it wins. Under Levy, this on-field was played down as an extensive ‘THFC’ commercial portfolio was prioritised.

There has been talk of the Lewis Family spending heavily in the winter window, yet here we find evidence of another unconvincing transfer which wouldn’t cost very much.

One ongoing rumour links Rangers’ midfielder Nicolas (Nico) Raskin to Tottenham, particularly for the January 2026 transfer window. Spurs have shown interest since October 2025, impressed by his performances for Rangers and Belgium.

Spurs view the 24-year-old Belgian international as a midfield reinforcement, adding energy, pressing, and depth under manager Thomas Frank. Rangers are “extremely reluctant” to sell mid-season but would find it “very difficult” to reject a significant offer, especially to fund squad improvements.

Raskin is known for his energy, pressing, duels won, and progressive passing as a central/defensive midfielder. He debuted for Belgium’s senior team in March 2025 (Nations League) after 50+ youth caps, and has a few senior international appearances.

The estimated fee is thought to be £20-25m, potentially a record sale for Rangers (surpassing Calvin Bassey’s £19.6m to Ajax in 2022). Raskin has revived at Rangers after early 2025-26 struggles under previous management; he’s now a central figure and has expressed commitment to the club short-term.

There’s been no concrete bid yet; this is merely speculation with Spurs monitoring him closely. A summer 2026 move seems more likely if no January deal happens, but given the state Tottenham are in, with respect to the squad, this doesn’t feel as if a page has turned.

Spurs need to get on top of their transfer business and start buying ready-to-go stars.

Yan Diomande continues to be linked with a move to the Premier League, and Tottenham Hotspur have been mentioned as a potential destination.

The 19-year-old Ivorian is a tremendous talent, and he has shown his quality in the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig. He has the technical attributes to do well in the Premier League as well. Several Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on his progress. According to Florian Plettenberg, the ‘incredible talent’ is on the radar of the North London club.

Yan Diomande price revealed

He is likely to cost around €100 million, and a transfer might be possible after the World Cup in the summer. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham come forward with an offer to get the deal done. They would have to break their transfer record to get the deal done.

It will be interesting to see if the London club is willing to pay that kind of money for him. There is no doubt that Diomande has the potential to develop into a star, but he is still largely unproven. The North London outfit might prefer to sign him for a more reasonable amount of money.

Bidding war for Diomande?

Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City are interested in the 19-year-old as well. RB Leipzig will certainly hope that there is a bidding war for the player at the end of the season so that they can recoup as much as possible for him. They will not want to lose their prized young prospect easily.

Tottenham recently signed Xavi Simons from the German club, and they will hope to cash in on the amicable terms between the two clubs and get the deal done. They need more unpredictability on the flanks, and the 19-year-old would be the ideal acquisition. His explosive pace and flair could add a new dimension to their attacking unit.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has confirmed that the club will be active in the January transfer window and will look to improve the squad.

The Denmark manager has confirmed that he has been in talks with the Spurs hierarchy ever since the summer window closed. They were assessing the weaknesses on the side, and they could look to bring in the right players who could help the team move forward.

After an impressive start to the season, Tottenham have struggled in recent weeks, and they will look to do well during the second half of the campaign. They need quality players to bounce back strongly.

What Thomas Frank has said?

“We will definitely be in the market, no doubt about that,” he said to The Athletic. “We want them as early as possible, like every other time and let’s see if we can have them before January 31.

“After the window shut in September we had the first formal meeting and it is an ongoing process. I also get to know more and more (about) the squad and players, so one thing is the daily interaction and also I have seen a lot of games live, watched them back and you see all the small good habits and bad habits from the players.

“What can you affect? Or that will be tricky? Or how the relationship is? So, that knowledge gets us closer and closer to knowing what we want.”

Tottenham fans will be excited

The manager’s comments will certainly excite the fans. If they can bring in the right additions in January, there is no reason why they cannot have a strong ending to the season. They need to bring in a reliable finisher who can find the back of the net regularly and another quality wide player to support Mohammed Kudus.

Ideally, they should invest in a creative central midfielder as well.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the highly rated defensive midfielder Jadiel Pereira da Gama from PEC Zwolle.

The 15-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and he could prove to be a solid long-term investment for the London club. According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham are leading the race for his signature along with Chelsea and Manchester City.

Can Spurs sign Jadiel Pereira da Gama?

It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with their official proposal to get the deal done. The young midfielder might not be ready to start for Tottenham yet, but he could be a future asset for them.

He is already playing first-team football at the age of 15, and he will only develop further with coaching and experience. Spurs could groom him into a star. Working under Thomas Frank could bring out the best in the young midfielder.

Yves Bissouma has been heavily linked with a move away from Tottenham during the January transfer window. They will need to replace him and signing Pereira da Gama could prove to be advise decision. He is the youngest player to feature in the Eredivisie.

Pereira da Gama is one for the future

There is no doubt that he is a promising young talent with a bright future, and he could develop into an asset for the club. Tottenham have done well to bring in talented young players in recent windows. It is clear that they are looking to build for the future. If they can sign him for a reasonable amount of money, the deal could look like a huge bargain.

It will be interesting to see if they can beat Chelsea and Manchester City to his signature. The player will need a clear plan for his development and a pathway to the first team. If Spurs can provide him with the necessary assurances, he could be attracted to the idea of playing for them.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba.

The 22-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and multiple clubs are monitoring his progress. According to TEAMtalk, he could be sold for a fee of £52 million in January. Tottenham are monitoring his development, and it remains to be seen whether they decide to come forward with an offer to sign him.

Castello Lukeba is a top talent

The French defender is highly rated across Europe, and he is expected to develop into a star in future. He has already been labelled as “a real talent with real potential”. Competing in the Premier League could be ideal for him. It could bring out the best in the young defender.

There is no doubt that he has the physical and technical attributes to do well in England, and he could establish himself as a key player for the north London outfit.

Tottenham have the financial muscle to pay £52 million for him, and the player has the ability to justify the investment in future. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham follow up on their interest with an official proposal in the coming weeks.

Can Spurs sign Lukeba?

Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool are also keeping tabs on the young defender. The player will want to compete at the highest level and play for the biggest club in the world. It remains to be seen whether Spurs can convince him to join the club.

Tottenham have an ambitious project and a quality team. They managed to win the UEFA Europa League last season, and they could be an attractive destination for the young defender.

However, they will need to provide him with regular football. It will be interesting to see if Thomas Frank is willing to switch to a back three in order to accommodate him.

There doesn’t appear to be such a thing as a simple, straightforward season at Spurs these days. No better example of the way the wind continues to blow in N17 is the curious collapse of Yves Bissouma. Having arrived with a sense of promise, the player is now facing a one-year contract extension at Tottenham – if the club cannot sell him in January, just to scrape back some value.

The Sun says that Bissouma’s position at Tottenham Hotspur is highly precarious, marked by repeated disciplinary issues, injuries, and a clear intent from the club to offload him. The 29-year-old Mali international, signed from Brighton for £25-30 million in 2022, has not featured in a single minute this season under head coach Thomas Frank and appears to be on the brink of departure.

Bissouma has been embroiled in controversy, particularly around his second alleged incident involving nitrous oxide (commonly known as “laughing gas”). On December 7, footage emerged (published by The Sun) showing him inhaling the substance at a party in early November, which is illegal for recreational use in the UK and carries potential penalties of up to two years in prison.

This follows a similar incident in August 2023, when he was suspended for one match by then-manager Ange Postecoglou and issued a public apology for a “severe lack of judgement.” The club launched an internal investigation immediately, with Frank refusing to comment publicly on December 8, stating it’s an “internal matter” being handled.

As a repeat offender, Bissouma now faces further disciplinary action, including potential suspension, which has accelerated talks of his exit.

A history of issues inside and outside the club is mounting up

He was dropped from Tottenham’s UEFA Super Cup squad in August for persistent lateness to training, his second consecutive season starting with a disciplinary omission.

In November 2025, reports emerged of over £800,000 being fraudulently stolen from his VIP Coutts bank account between September 2022 and June 2024, adding to a “tough year” off the pitch, including a £250,000 watch theft in Cannes.

Under Thomas Frank, Tottenham sit mid-table in the Premier League and have progressed in the Champions League, but midfield depth is a concern—exacerbated by Bissouma’s absence and AFCON call-ups for players like Pape Sarr. Offloading him could free up funds for reinforcements, though recent wins (e.g., vs. Brentford and Slavia Prague) have eased some pressure.

In summary, Bissouma’s repeated off-field lapses have likely ended his Tottenham career. A January exit seems probable, with the club balancing a sale against contract protection. His talent as a dynamic midfielder is undeniable, but professionalism has been his undoing.

This isn’t the type of turmoil Tottenham needs to be involved with.