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Crystal Palace sit comfortably in mid-table (around 7th-8th place with ~26 points from 17 games), having enjoyed a solid season overall, including European football in the Conference League. Or at least that’s what a casual passer-by might say.

However, we’ve hit a rough patch recently: winless in four across all competitions, with Premier League losses to Manchester City (0-3) and Leeds United (4-1), plus a Carabao Cup quarter-final exit on penalties to Arsenal. Their home form has been patchy, without a win in the last three at Selhurst Park.

Tottenham Hotspur are struggling in 13th-14th place (~22 points), with only one win in our last eight Premier League games. Under manager Thomas Frank, we’ve shown flashes of improvement (e.g., a spirited performance despite going down to nine men in a 2-1 loss to Liverpool), but inconsistency and defensive issues persist. They’re just four points above the relegation zone, making this a crucial fixture.

Where can you watch Spurs vs Crystal Palace?

Premier League Match day

Date: Sunday, 28 December 2025

Kick-off: 4:30 pm GMT (11:30 am ET)

Venue: Selhurst Park, London

TV/Stream (UK): Sky Sports Premier League & Main Event

TV/Stream (US): USA Network

Crystal Palace sit comfortably in mid-table (around 7th-8th place with ~26 points from 17 games), having enjoyed a solid season overall, including European football in the Conference League. However, they’ve hit a rough patch recently: winless in four across all competitions, with Premier League losses to Manchester City (0-3) and Leeds United (4-1), plus a Carabao Cup quarter-final exit on penalties to Arsenal. Their home form has been patchy, without a win in the last three at Selhurst Park.

Dr Tottenham is struggling in 13th-14th place (~22 points), with only one win in their last eight Premier League games. Under manager Thomas Frank, they’ve shown flashes of improvement (e.g., a spirited performance despite going down to nine men in a 2-1 loss to Liverpool), but inconsistency and defensive issues persist. They’re just four points above the relegation zone, making this a crucial fixture.

Prediction: 2-2

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur in recent months.

Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that the 51-year-old has decided not to sign a new contract with Crystal Palace. The development will put Thomas Frank under more pressure.

Thomas Frank under pressure

The former Brentford manager is already under a lot of pressure after a disappointing run of form, and the fact that Glasner could soon be available will be worrying news for the newly appointed Spurs manager.

It seems unlikely that the London club will part ways with Frank this season, and they might give them until the end of the campaign to prove himself. However, he will need to turn things around if he wants to hold onto his job.

Oliver Glasner could be a quality option

On the other hand, Glasner has done an impressive job at Crystal Palace, and he helped them win the FA Cup and the Community Shield recently. There is no doubt that he has the quality to manage a bigger club. The opportunity to move to Tottenham could be exciting for him. The London club could look to make a change if things do not improve dramatically over the next few months.

Glasner would be an excellent acquisition for them. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds. Thomas Frank will be desperate to hold onto his job. There is no doubt that he is a good manager, and he has the qualities to guide Spurs to success.

The former Brentford manager has been criticised for making too many changes to his team too often. He will need to bring more stability to the side in order to get the best out of his players. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can raise their performance levels in the coming months.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Portuguese international midfielder, Ruben Neves.

According to a report from Sabah, they are ‘preparing offer’ to sign the 28-year-old during the January transfer window. He will be out of contract in the summer, and he could be signed for a nominal price next month.

Spurs could use Ruben Neves

Tottenham need more quality in the middle of the park, and they need someone who can control the tempo of the game from the deep. The 28-year-old could be the ideal acquisition. He has shown his quality in the Premier League with Wolves in the past, and he could make an immediate impact.

The opportunity to return to the Premier League could be quite exciting for the 28-year-old midfielder. He has shown his quality with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, and he is looking to compete at a higher level now. Other clubs are interested in securing his signature as well, and Tottenham should look to move quickly in order to get the deal done.

Neves could transform Spurs

The midfielder has nine goal contributions this season, and he will add creativity to the Tottenham midfield as well. They need to improve the team to do well during the second half of the season. Signing the 28-year-old midfielder will certainly add more control, composure, and creativity to the team.

Given his contract situation, he will be available for a knockdown price and signing a player of his quality on a bargain could prove to be a wise decision. He is at the peak of his career, and he could play his best football with the North London outfit.

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can get the deal done quickly. They need to plug the gaps in their squad if they want to finish the season strongly. They have struggled in recent weeks after an impressive start to the season, and they will be desperate for a top-four finish.

The Spurs board has reportedly approved a £150 million transfer budget for the January 2026 window to support manager Thomas Frank, who took over from Ange Postecoglou in June 2025. The club is looking to bolster the squad amid a mixed season (currently mid-table in the Premier League despite European involvement).

Savinho, a 21-year-old Brazilian winger from Manchester City, is reportedly a primary target. Spurs pursued him aggressively in the summer but were blocked by Pep Guardiola. His limited playing time this season, overshadowed by players like Jeremy Doku has reopened the door, especially if City sign a replacement like Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth. A move could happen if City secure Semenyo early in the window.

To me, this feels lacking in real ambition.

Tottenham are allegedly making a move for a player who is underused at City, while a primary target signing for them brings little warmth.

Samuel Omorodion Aghehowa is indeed a realistic but expensive option for Tottenham Hotspur (THFC) as a striker target.The 21-year-old Spanish international forward plays for FC Porto, where he’s been in excellent form since joining from Atlético Madrid in 2024.

Samuel Omorodion Aghehowa is a better bet

He’s tall (1.93m), physical, quick, and clinical—often compared to a modern target man who can also run in behind defences. He won Olympic gold with Spain in 2024 and has made senior international appearances. Recent reports (as of mid-to-late December 2025) confirm Tottenham have scouted and considered him as a potential centre-forward signing, particularly to bolster their attack under Thomas Frank.

However, his transfer fee is a major barrier. Tottenham aren’t alone in interest (Arsenal, Newcastle, Aston Villa, and even Chelsea have been linked), but a deal looks unlikely in January due to the cost and Porto’s reluctance. Summer 2026 could be more feasible if his form continues.

He’s exactly the profile many Spurs fans (and reportedly the club) want: young, prolific, and Premier League-ready.

The negative is the suspected £70M fee, but is that as negative as messing around with Richarlison and hoping that Solanke comes good?

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Brazilian attacker Rayan from Vasco da Gama in recent months.

The Brazilian has been linked with a move to Europe in recent months, and Barcelona have been mentioned as a potential destination along with Tottenham. However, the player has recently parted ways with super agent Pini Zahavi, which has reduced his chances of joining the Spanish club. He had initially signed with Zahavi to secure a move to Europe, as per SPORT.

Boost for Tottenham in Rayan pursuit

The development will come as a boost for Tottenham, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done. The player is valued at €50 million, and it will be interesting to see if the North London club is willing to pay up. They need more quality in the attack, and the 18-year-old would be a solid long-term investment. They will hope to sign him for a more reasonable amount of money.

Rayan could be a future asset

Tottenham are looking to build a team for the future, and it is no surprise that they want to sign the South American. He is a promising young player with a lot of potential. He could develop into a key player for the club with the right guidance. Moving to the Premier League could be exciting for him as well. It would be a major step up for him, and he would get to test himself at a higher level.

The 19-year-old attacker is naturally a right-sided attacker, but he is dynamic enough to operate anywhere across the front three. He will add goals and creativity to the side. The player has 20 goals to his name, and he will only improve with coaching and experience.

The following was sent to THFC’s Vinai Venkatesham last night. Who knows if it will be read or responded to? I am not holding my breath.

harry hotspur

to vinai.venkatesham

Dear Mr Venkatesham,

To the best of my knowledge, I have never contacted the club with praise or grief, as it simply wasn’t worth the effort under the last guy.

That said, this doesn’t include my email to the imbecile Donna Marie Cullen, who stupidly served/ and then rescinded a ban on an autistic fan, based upon video footage of him being vaguely politically incorrect.

This email is to leave you in absolutely no doubt that the client reference numbers have had their fill of ENIC’s shambolic track record on the grass.

Forget the FAB nonsense and the Change For Tottenham clowns. The majority of fans, including a very many season ticket holders, are beyond angry with the wholesale mismanagement by ENIC. As Golda Meir told us,

“You cannot negotiate peace with someone who has come to kill you,”

…and after the last guy’s frankly awful behaviour, trust between Spurs and the public is at an unprecedented low.

I’m not negotiating with you; the outcome of this ongoing mess is something a dull child can see coming.

ENIC created this, just as they did the Deloitte Money League entry.

Stop chopping and changing coaches, stop endorsing absolute dog muck causes that endorse chest binding and Frankenstein surgery on teens, and focus on the football. Does that really sound unreasonable? The rainbow laces have been dumped. The BLM nonsense has too.

Read the bloody room.

Your lot could not hope for a better client base, and yet there appears to be no end to the LinkedIn sound bites and continued bad hires.

We define ‘buy cheap buy twice’, stop it.

‘We’ look like winkers, Vinai.

This January, it’s your move, and I suggest you use it wisely.

Harry Hotspur

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In the event of an emergency, dial 999

Tottenham Hotspur are very interested in signing the Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz.

The 20-year-old Turkish attacker is highly rated across Europe, and he is expected to develop into a world-class player with proper guidance. He has been likened to the Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero because of stylistic similarities. He is a promising player with a bright future, and Spurs would do well to secure his signature.

Kenan Yildiz set for a move?

According to a report from TeamTalk, Juventus are hoping to agree on a new deal with the player so that they can keep him at the club for the long-term. However, the attacker is demanding wages of £5 million per season. If the Italian outfit fails to match his demands, he could be on the market at the end of the season.

Tottenham certainly have the financial muscle to offer him premium wages, and they should look to do everything in their power to get the deal done. The Turkish international could be a star for them. He can operate anywhere across the front three, and he will add goals and creativity to the side. He is a young player with a lot of room for improvement, and he is expected to develop into a superstar.

Yildiz has 17 goal contributions in 26 matches this season.

Can Spurs sign Yildiz?

Multiple other clubs are interested in the Turkish international, and Tottenham will need to move quickly in order to get the deal done. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. It would be a major for them if they manage to get the deal across the line.

Yildiz would be a long-term investment for them, and he could sort out their attacking unit for the foreseeable future. The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be exciting for the player as well. Regular football in England could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his world-class potential.

Tottenham Hotspur could now be handed the opportunity to sign Savinho from Manchester City during the January transfer window.

The Brazilian was heavily linked with a move to the north London club during the summer transfer, but Manchester City refused to let him leave.

They are now expected to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65 million from Bournemouth, and that could open the door for the South American to move on. He needs regular football in order to develop further, and sitting on the bench at Manchester City will not benefit him.

Tottenham need more quality on the flanks, and Savinho could be ideal for them. He has the technical attributes to compete at the highest level, and he could be a key player for them. Savinho has been hailed as “incredible” by Pep Guardiola.

Savinho set for exit?

Dean Jones said: “If City win the race to sign Semenyo, I really do think there is fresh doubt about Savinho’s place in the squad.

“It’ll be a big decision because they only just gave him a new deal, but I still question why they did that.

“Tottenham definitely made a mark on him, and from what I’m told, he seemed interested, because he would become such a significant player for them.

“City also have a decision to make on Oscar Bobb if offers come in, and it’s a situation where I can potentially see some movement.

“But I do think the interest in Savinho is still there from Spurs if their other targets like Semenyo, Maghnes Akliouche and Yan Diomande prove out of reach.”

Can Tottenham get the deal done?

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham follow up on their interest with an official offer to get the deal done. If they can sign the player for a reasonable amount of money, the deal could prove to be a masterstroke.

The Brazilian is still quite young, and he has a bright future. He could develop into a top-class player with the right guidance. He will be hoping to establish himself as an important player for club and country. Regular football at Tottenham could help him cement his place in the Brazilian squad for the upcoming World Cup as well.

Radu Dragusin has been linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur.

The 23-year-old needs to play regularly, and he has been linked with a return to Italy. Napoli and Roma have been mentioned as potential destinations for the defender. He has been sidelined for several months with an injury, and he has recovered recently.

Will Spurs let Radu Dragusin leave?

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham are prepared to sanction his departure in January. According to a report from TMW, the player could leave next month or at the end of the season. There have been rumours of a potential loan exit with an option or obligation to buy.

The report claims that the possibility of a return to Italy is ‘very high’. However, Tottenham will want to recoup the €30 million they paid for him. It will be interesting to see if any club is willing to come forward and provide him with an exit route.

Dragusin needs more game time

The 23-year-old could struggle for regular opportunities at the North London club, and it would be ideal for him to move on. Playing regularly at another club could help him regain his form and confidence. If Tottenham are unwilling to provide him with that opportunity during the second half of the season, it would be ideal for them to let the player move on.

Dragusin has previously shown his quality in Italy with Genoa. There is no doubt that he is a quality player with a bright future. Returning to his comfort zone could bring out the best in him once again. The Romanian will look to fulfil his potential in the coming seasons.

It will be interesting to see where he ends up. He is highly rated in Italy, and there is unlikely to be a shortage of clubs looking to sign him.

Tottenham Hotspur are now interested in signing the Manchester City attacker Omar Marmoush.

They are looking to improve their attacking unit in the coming weeks, and they have also been linked with Antoine Semenyo. However, multiple clubs are interested in the Ghanaian, and Tottenham believe that the chances of signing him are quite slim.

Spurs eyeing Omar Marmoush now

According to TEAMtalk, they have now decided to turn their attention to the Egyptian international. The 26-year-old has done well since joining Manchester City, and he has been labelled as a “special” player by his teammates.

There is no doubt that he has the qualities to help Spurs improve. Naturally, he is a centre forward, but he is capable of operating on the left flank as well. His versatility will be an added bonus for Tottenham if they can get the deal done.

Manchester City paid around £59 million to sign the player, and it will be interesting to see if they are prepared to sell him for a reasonable amount of money. He is not an indispensable asset for them, and they could sell him for the right price. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.

Spurs could use Marmoush

Tottenham need more quality in the attack if they want to fight for major trophies. Signing a reliable performer in the Premier League would be a wise decision.

Even though the Egyptian has not been one of the first names on the team sheet for Manchester City, he has performed whenever called upon. There is no doubt that he has the technical attributes to do well in the Premier League, and he could be a star for Tottenham. They need an upgrade on Dominic Solanke, who has not been able to find the back of the net regularly.

Marmoush could be the solution to their problems.