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After last night’s sorry performance against Newcastle United, thoughts naturally turn to the January sales, and as per comments online, Spurs fans are now suddenly expecting to see some meaningful winter transfer window action…

Rumours of a possible transfer for Jarrod Bowen, the 28-year-old English forward from West Ham United, to Tottenham Hotspur have been gaining momentum in recent hours. The Boy Hotspur’s Substack believes that another unhappy Hammer is on Thomas Frank’s wishlist.

West Ham dynamo could cost as much as £60 million

According to recent reports, Tottenham are preparing an official offer of around €60 million (approximately £53 million) to sign the captain of their London rivals, aiming to bolster their attack under the management of Thomas Frank.

Tottenham’s interest stems from the notion that Bowen could be a high-impact signing to strengthen their attack, especially given his versatility as a right-winger and his experience in the Premier League and with the England national team.

Bowen, who has been a key player for the Hammers, could be considering a move if the offer aligns with his ambitions to compete for titles at a more competitive club.

A decision could be imminent, as Tottenham are “preparing” the official proposal. However, there is no confirmation of an agreement nor a response from West Ham so far.

These rumours have also appeared from sources as diverse as Fichajes.net, BBC Sport, and CaughtOffside, and are framed within the context of the upcoming winter transfer window.

Bowen has scored 5 goals in the 2025/26 season so far, making him even more attractive. The whole London derby/West Ham World Cup debacle could complicate negotiations.

Our view on the winter transfer window

Thomas Frank needs to do something, and as his resources are only improved from those of Ange Postecoglou by the addition of Mohammed Kudus. Xavi Simons is going to take time to adapt to one of the world’s most challenging divisions, and players who began to shine, such as Bergvall, have become less reliable looking in recent weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing the Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay.

The 28-year-old has been outstanding since joining Napoli, and he scored 13 goals for them in all competitions last season. He was nominated for the Ballon d’Or, and he was undoubtedly one of the best players in European football last season.

According to a report from TEAMtalk via CaughtOffside, Tottenham are interested in the Scottish International midfielder, but a deal will be difficult. Napoli do not want to sell the player, and the midfielder is not keen on leaving them either. It remains to be seen whether Spurs decide to try their luck with an official proposal.

Scott McTominay would be a quality signing

They could use a goalscoring midfielder like him, and he would help them improve. They have done well to bring quality midfielders like Joao Palhinha, Lucas Bergvall and Pape Matar Sarr in recent windows. However, they need more goals in the middle of the park. The former Manchester United midfielder could be ideal for them.

He knows the league well, and he has played in the Premier League before. There is no doubt that he could make an instant impact at the London club. However, any move looks difficult right now.

McTominay move will be difficult

Napoli will not want to lose one of their best players in the middle of the season, and it remains to be seen whether Tottenham decide to wait until the summer transfer window to test their resolve.

They have put together an impressive team, and they will look to fight for trophies regularly. Adding more quality in the middle of the park would be ideal for them.

Antonio Conte has labelled the midfielder as a “complete player”, and there is no doubt that he could make a defining impact for Tottenham if he joins the club.

Well, that was another fine mess of a result, courtesy of the Daniel Levy legacy society. Still, the worst incident in the park had to be that of Joelinton, who has a reputation for tough tackling – unsurprisingly, the Newcastle United man has already been booked five times this season.

The Carabao Cup fourth-round match between The Toon and Tottenham featured a controversial moment in the 86th minute involving Newcastle midfielder Joelinton and Spurs winger Mohammed Kudus.

With Tottenham pushing for a late goal, Kudus received the ball on the right flank near the Newcastle box. Joelinton lunged in from behind with a high, studs-up challenge, catching Kudus on the ankle and sending him tumbling. The tackle appeared reckless and dangerous, with little attempt to play the ball, and many observers described it as reckless in the extreme.

In the immediate aftermath, Joelinton stood over Kudus, preventing him from quickly getting up to take a free kick. Kudus, frustrated, shoved Joelinton to create space, leading to a heated exchange. Both players pushed and grabbed each other, drawing in teammates from both sides, including Pedro Porro. Porro, acting as Spurs captain, has himself a small history with Joelinton’s aggressive style.

Chris Kavanagh’s wisdom of Solomon moment was to intervene, booking both players with yellow cards, which meant Joeliston got one for the foul and Kudus for the reaction. Personally, I felt Kavanagh’s processing time for most incidents last night smacked of hesitancy.

Fan reaction was predictable fare, as five minutes earlier, Kudus had committed a hard foul on Joelinton himself, but escaped a second yellow. Post-match, some Newcastle fans argued Kudus was “lucky” overall, while Tottenham supporters fumed over the leniency.

The challenge was a nasty scissor style high contact, with zero ball involvement, and momentum carried Joelinton through Kudus’ body. Unfortunately, within the letter of the law, the ref was right, but it felt wrong, and given Kudus didn’t have the wit to feign an injury, the call wasn’t all that wrong.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Juventus striker Jonathan David.

The Canadian International joined the Italian outfit at the start of the season, but his performances have not been at the desired level. According to a report from Fichajes, the Italian club could look to sell the player and raise some money from his departure. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham follow up on their interest with an official proposal to get the deal done.

Jonathan David could be a useful addition

The striker has shown his quality in Ligue 1, and he has the technical attributes to do well in the Premier League as well. He could compete with Dominic Solanke for the starting spot at the North London club. The England International has not been able to find the back of the net regularly, and more competition for places would be ideal for Tottenham.

David is still very much at the peak of his career, and he will look to get back to his best. Joining the Premier League could be an exciting opportunity for him. Tottenham have an ambitious project and a quality team. They could bring out the best in the player once again.

David has not been at his best

The striker has scored just once in all competitions this season. Juventus would have expected a lot better when they signed him. Meanwhile, Zinedine Zidane has labelled him as an “excellent” player and urged the Italian to be more patient with him.

It will be interesting to see if Juventus decide to cash in on the player in the coming months. Tottenham certainly have the finances to get the deal across the line. David was signed on a free transfer, and Spurs will hope to sign him on a reasonable deal.

Tottenham Hotspur could look to sign Jarrod Bowen from West Ham United in the coming months.

According to Fichajes, they would be prepared to offer €60 million in order to get the deal done. Bowen has constantly proven himself in the Premier League, and he would be an excellent addition for Tottenham.

Spurs could use someone like Jarrod Bowen

They need more unpredictability and goals from the wide areas. The England International could be the ideal fit for them. He has shown his ability at West Ham, and he has been labelled as a “club legend” by former West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.

There is no doubt that he has the quality to play for the biggest clubs in the country, and the move to Tottenham would be ideal for him. He deserves to compete at the highest level.

Spurs will be able to provide him with the platform to fight for trophies, and he will be able to test himself in the UEFA Champions League. It will be interesting to see if West Ham is prepared to sanction his departure if the €60 million offer is presented. They are going through a rough patch, and losing one of their best players would be a blow for them.

Bowen could be tempted

It remains to be seen whether Spurs follow up on their interest with an official proposal in the coming weeks. They need to improve their squad, and signing a reliable attacker from the Premier League would be ideal for them.

Bowen is at the peak of his career, and this could be the final opportunity for him to join a big club. It will be interesting to see if the player decides to force and exit if Tottenham come forward with a concrete proposal.

Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paquetá is reportedly eager to depart West Ham United during the upcoming January 2026 transfer window, amid the Hammers’ struggles in the Premier League and their need to address significant financial losses from the previous season.

West Ham are demanding around £60 million for the versatile attacking midfielder, who has two goals in nine appearances this season but has been hampered by past betting allegations (cleared in July 2025).

Flamengo hold a long-standing interest but are unlikely to match the valuation, while Aston Villa allegedly had a summer bid rejected.

Obstacles for a Tottenham move

For one, Lucas is 28, and Tottenham may feel that at his age, this is too great an investment to make at this stage.

That said, such a significant fee would be softened with a player plus cash type deal. Yves Bissouma might appeal to West Ham, and it would certainly come as a relief to Spurs, who have found the player wanting, despite significant fan support.

This is Spurs going back in

The Boy Hotspur’s Substack understands that Spurs have an intention to return to the negotiating table, amid the Lewis family’s intention to make a cash injection this winter.

Tottenham Hotspur showed strong pursuit of Paquetá during the summer 2025 window, viewing him as a creative No. 10 alternative after missing out on Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze.

Spurs explored various structures, including a straight cash bid (£40-55m), add-ons, or even a swap involving Yves Bissouma, despite an informal “non-transfer pact” between the London rivals, but that’s been breached earlier by our signing of Mohammed Kudus. No deal materialised before the August 31 deadline.

Our view

Thomas Frank has to be seeking midfield reinforcements, as Tottenham simply cannot get away with winging it, waiting for injuries to subside. Whatever players are due back, there are no guarantees that they will be as good as they once were.

Moreover, fans need to break the rather simplistic view that we only need one player per position. As Kevin Danso’s recent performances show, it pays to have players competing for positions.

Tonight, Spurs travel to Newcastle United without Archie Gray, whose absence we broke this morning and the suggestion our midfield is ‘full’ is less than ambitious.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison has been linked with a move away from the club in the coming months.

The Brazilian has had a mixed spell at the North London club, and he has never really justified the £60 million fee Spurs paid for him. It will be interesting to see if they are prepared to sanction his departure.

Richarlison is ready to move on

Brazilian club Flamengo are interested in securing his signature, and the player is open to the move. Richarlison has reportedly given his approval to the transfer, and it remains to be seen whether the two clubs can negotiate an acceptable deal.

Fabricio Lopes claims on Bolavip: “The one Flamengo really want is Richarlison, the former Fluminense man. The values are still being discussed and are much higher than what Brazilian clubs usually pay. But Richarlison has already given the ‘ok’ to negotiate with Flamengo if he returns to South America.”

Spurs should keep Richarlison

The Brazilian has shown improvement under Thomas Frank, and selling him in the middle of the season could prove to be a mistake. Tottenham are already lacking in quality and depth in the attacking unit. Dominic Solanke has not been able to find the back of the net regularly, and Randal Kolo Muani has only just returned from injury.

If Tottenham decide to sell the Brazilian, they should look to bring in a quality replacement first.

It remains to be seen how the situation develops. The player is at the peak of his career, and he will look to get back to his best. Returning to Brazil with Flamengo could be ideal for him. It could help him regain his form and confidence in his comfort zone.

With the World Cup coming up in 2026, he will look to get back to his best so that he can contribute for Brazil.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus during the January transfer window.

The Italian outfit is looking to sell the 25-year-old striker in the coming weeks, and it remains to be seen where he ends up. He has been on the radar of multiple clubs, including Tottenham and Chelsea.

According to TBR Football, the Italian outfit will sell the player for £20 million. Several clubs are interested in the Serbian International, but they are hoping to sign him on loan. On the other hand, Juventus want to get rid of the striker permanently. Tottenham are prepared to do a permanent deal, and that gives them an edge over other clubs.

Tottenham need Dusan Vlahovic

It will be interesting to see if they come forward with a £20 million offer to get the deal done. They have the resources to complete the transfer, and Vlahovic would be an exceptional acquisition for them. He has shown his ability in Italy, and his physicality and technical attributes could prove to be very useful for Tottenham. They need more depth in the attacking unit.

Vlahovic has been described as “one of the strongest forwards in Europe”. He has six goals to his name this season.

Vlahovic could help Spurs improve

Dominic Solanke has not been able to find the back of the net regularly, and they need someone to share the goal-scoring burden.

Richarlison has been quite inconsistent in joining the club as well. On top of that, summer signing Randal Kolo Muani is yet to make his mark in the Premier League. Adding another striker would be a wise decision for Tottenham. It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal across the line.

They will be hoping to finish in the top four and fight for trophies. Adding the right players in January could help them further. The 25-year-old is at the peak of his career, and he will look to hit the ground running in the Premier League.

Archie Gray, the 19-year-old versatile midfielder (who has often played in defence due to Tottenham’s injury issues), has reportedly suffered an injury that will keep him sidelined for up to eight weeks. This news broke early on October 29, 2025, via a report from The Sun’s Jake Saunders.

Fan reaction has been predictable enough on X so far:

Duke: No one can overcome the Tottenham medical department curse.

James: We can not catch a break ever

Jackson Berliner: What happened???

The exact circumstances aren’t fully detailed yet, but speculation on X suggests it occurred in training yesterday, after Tottenham’s 3-0 win over Everton on October 26. Manager Thomas Frank didn’t mention it in his pre-Newcastle press conference the day before.

This adds to our ongoing defensive injury crisis, with players like Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, and Dominic Solanke already out. Gray had been filling in at left-back and centre-back, and his absence leaves the squad even thinner ahead of the Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle this evening.

Tottenham being left with just 15 outfield players is an unmitigated disaster under any circumstances. Never more so, given the fact that Ange Postecoglou was blamed for causing injury disruption during his tenure.

Gray has struggled to gain game time this term, and now, it looks as if he’ll be out until late December 2025 at the earliest, potentially missing 8–10 matches across the Premier League, Champions League, and cup competitions.

Many fans have already made the case that Thomas Frank is suffering from Daniel Levy’s true legacy, which is a first-team squad that costs a fortune and is sadly missing vital players that any manager would need.

Quite how the former Brentford gaffer is supposed to meaningfully compete with wholly inconsistent players like Richarlison and Solanke is anyone’s business.

This season, the creative drive has almost singularly come from Mohammed Kudus, and one player simply isn’t a credible force in one of the world’s most competitive divisions.

Tottenham Hotspur signed Xavi Simons during the summer transfer window, and the Netherlands International was expected to make a defining impact.

So far, the transfer has not gone according to plan, and the former RB Leipzig attacker has struggled to make his mark.

According to Dutch analyst Johan Derksen, Thomas Frank is unhappy with the attacker and the player is failing to live up to the expectations at the North London club. It will be interesting to see if he can bounce back strongly.

His lack of strength has been mentioned as one of the main reasons why he is struggling in English football. It will be interesting to see if he can improve physically and adapt to the Premier League.

Can Xavi Simons bounce back?

“Simons is failing at Tottenham,” Derksen said via Mee Met Oranje.

“The manager is unhappy with him. He’s a nice indoor player, but you need speed and strength. He lacks that.

“He’s a great player who often used his tricks in the Netherlands, and he also performed well in Germany. But in England, you find teams with the best players in the world. Not only are they much stronger technically, but they’re also much stronger physically.”

Simons is a quality player

There is no doubt that he is a technically gifted player who has proven himself in Germany. If he can work on his physicality, there is no reason why he cannot succeed in England. He is capable of operating in multiple roles, and Tattenham need to be patient with him.

With the right guidance and patience, he could develop into an important player for them. Tottenham paid a premium for him, and they cannot afford to give up on the player now.

Simons will be aware of the fact that he has not been able to hit the ground running. He will be desperate to get his career back on track, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.