The Boy Hotspur

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.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in joining the German fullback Nathanial Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt.

The 22-year-old has done quite well in the Bundesliga, and multiple English clubs are monitoring his progress. The player is likely to cost around £50 million, and Tottenham are interested in signing the player, as per TEAMtalk.

Tottenham could use Nathaniel Brown

Destiny Udogie is currently out with an injury, and Thomas Frank wants to add more depth to the left-back department. The opportunity to move to England will be exciting for Brown as well. It would be a step up in his career, and he will look to prove himself at the highest level. It remains to be seen whether Spurs are prepared to pay £50 million.

It is a lot of money for a full back, and Spurs will probably hope to sign him for a more reasonable amount. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. They need to add more quality and depth to the side if they want to compete for trophies. Brown is still a young player with a lot of potential, and he could end up justifying the investment in future.

Brown would be a future asset

Brown has been hailed as “a very talented and dynamic player” in the past. He would be an asset for Tottenham if they managed to sign him.

Tottenham have done well to improve the team in recent windows, and they are looking to add more quality in the coming months. It remains to be seen whether they can beat the competition and secure the signature of Brown in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, regular football in England could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his potential. Brown will hope to develop into a better player with a move to the Premier League.

Misery loves company, and last night the universe decided that having Yves Bissouma on Tottenham’s books wasn’t enough, and we really needed to up our delinquent game. According to eyewitness accounts and police reports, 29-year-old Ivan Toney was approached by fans, and it went wrong.

One attempted to grab him for a selfie, reportedly putting his hands around Toney’s neck. Toney allegedly responded by saying, “Get off me, get off me,” and headbutting one of the men.

According to The Sun: the alleged victim suffered a broken nose (with blood visible from the bridge of his nose) and a broken ring finger; his injuries are not life-threatening. The London Ambulance Service assessed three people at 1:57 am—one was taken to a local hospital, while the others were discharged on site. The Met issued the following:

“We were called to Wardour Street at 00:47hrs on Saturday following reports of an assault. The victim was taken to hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening. A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of two counts of assault and one count of affray. He has since been released on bail while inquiries continue.”

A witness suggested Toney may have felt threatened, possibly fearing an attempt to steal his jewellery or watch: “He might have thought they were trying to attack him to take his chain or watch off him.” This makes a world of sense, given how many footballers over the years have been

The incident took place at 100 Wardour Street, Soho, London—a popular nightlife spot. Five uniformed officers arrived within 30 minutes, arrested Toney at his table after confirming his identity, and multiple police vehicles were on site. Officers returned the next day for further questioning, and presumably to

Video footage captured police cuffing Toney and leading him away from the scene.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic is currently on loan at German club Hamburg, and he has been outstanding during his loan spell with them.

The 18-year-old is regarded as one of the finest young talents around, and multiple German clubs are keeping tabs on his progress. According to TEAMtalk, Bundesliga clubs could look to make a move for him at the end of the season, but Tottenham have no plans to let him leave.

The report claims that Tottenham have already planned crunch talks with the player regarding his future at the end of the season. They could look to offer him a new contract in order to keep him at the club for the long term.

The young defender is a key part of the plan going forward, and they will hope to groom him into a first-team starter. His national team boss recently heaped praise on him.

“A huge talent, he plays excellently in the Bundesliga, and that’s why he got a chance in the senior national team,” Zlatko Dalic said.

Meanwhile, the defender recently scored a no-look scorpion kick against Werder Bremen to highlight his incredible potential at both ends of the pitch.

There is no doubt that he is a promising young player with a bright future, and Spurs would do well to keep him at the club for the long term.

They are looking to build a formidable squad for the future, and they need players like Vušković at their disposal. The 18-year-old is enjoying his loan at Hamburg, and he will look to return to Tottenham as a better player next season. It will be interesting to see if he can hold down a regular starting spot at the North London club next year.

Tottenham Hotspur continue to be linked with a move for the Porto striker Samu Aghehowa.

The Spaniard has been linked with the North London club for several months, and he is a top target for them. According to a report from TeamTalk, Tottenham wanted to sign the player in January, and he has a £70 million release clause in his contract.

Spurs to miss out on January move for Samu Aghehowa?

However, the Portuguese outfit is not keen on losing him in the middle of the season. They have held crunch talks with the striker, and it seems that they have convinced him to stay at the club until the end of the season.

The report further claims that Tottenham have already completed background work on the player, and they have a strong interest in him. It will be interesting to see if they agree to wait until the summer transfer window in order to sign the player. There is no doubt that they need more quality in the attacking unit, and a reliable striker could make a huge difference for them during the second half of the season.

Spurs need Aghehowa

Aghehowa is a young player with a lot of potential, and he could develop into a top-class Premier League striker. He has the physicality and technical attributes to adapt to English football, and he could prove to be an upgrade on the current options at Tottenham. Aghehowa has 13 goals in 22 matches this season, and he bagged 27 goals last season.

It remains to be seen whether Tottenham decides to trigger his release clause next month. Even though the player seems happy to continue at Porto for now, there is no reason why he cannot be tempted if there is a lucrative proposal on the table. Tottenham could offer him a prominent role at a high level and the opportunity to fight for trophies.