The Boy Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur’s summer signing Archie Gray has been turning heads with his performances, quickly becoming one of the club’s most exciting young talents.

Signed from Leeds United for £30 million, the 18-year-old midfielder has showcased remarkable versatility, filling in across multiple positions and earning admiration from fans, coaches, and now, Europe’s elite clubs.

Though naturally a midfielder, Gray has proven to be a utility player for Spurs. Amid injuries to key defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, the teenager stepped up to partner Radu Dragusin at centre-back, delivering consistently solid performances.

He has also played as a right-back on several occasions, excelling in the role and demonstrating maturity beyond his years.

His ability to adapt to various roles on the pitch, coupled with his composure and tactical awareness, has made him an integral part of Ange Postecoglou’s squad in just a few months.

Real Madrid eyeing stunning move for Archie Gray

Gray’s impressive performances have not gone unnoticed. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid have identified the young Englishman as a prime target as they continue to invest in promising talents.

As per the report, the La Liga giants are willing to offer €50m to secure Gray’s services this winter transfer window.

It adds that while his current market value is around €25m, Madrid see him as an ‘ideal’ signing and are willing to offer double his value, with ‘€50m bid on the table’ for Spurs.

If the offer is accepted, Gray could make the leap to one of the most prestigious clubs in Europe, where he could develop alongside world-class players like Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr.

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Despite Madrid’s interest and the lucrative offer on the table, it is highly unlikely that Tottenham will part ways with Gray this winter. Having just signed him in the summer, Spurs value him as a key part of their project under Postecoglou. The Australian manager has been left in awe of Gray’s performances, and the player has already become a fan favorite for his on-field contributions and off-field gestures.

However, with Daniel Levy at the helm, there is always a possibility of a deal being considered, especially given the significant profit margin involved.

Fabrizio Romano has shared an encouraging update on Tottenham’s pursuit of PSG star Randal Kolo Muani.

Spurs are among the clubs strongly interested in securing the services of the French forward. The North London club made the first move last week, with reports stating that Daniel Levy has personally flown to France to negotiate a move with PSG.

The North London club are said to be keen on structuring a loan-to-buy agreement with PSG, aiming to take the player on loan initially and finalise a permanent move at the end of the season.

Despite their efforts, Juventus are currently seen as leading the race for the 26-year-old. Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli recently hinted at progress, stating there could be “positive news over the next week” regarding both Kolo Muani and Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo.

Despite this, Tottenham are reportedly unwilling to back down and plan to fight for the player until the end.

Romano: Spurs make fresh contact with PSG

Fabrizio Romano shared the latest developments on the transfer saga, confirming that both Tottenham and Juventus have made fresh contact with PSG. Manchester United remain in the mix but are unlikely to make a move unless Marcus Rashford departs this month.

Romano posted on X:

“Juventus and Tottenham have both made contact again today with Paris Saint-Germain for Randal Kolo Muani.”

“Manchester United called last week and remain informed on developments but Rashford exit will be key factor.”

“PSG insist on their conditions, but RKM will 100% leave.”

🚨🇫🇷 Juventus and Tottenham have both made contact again today with Paris Saint-Germain for Randal Kolo Muani.

Manchester United called last week and remain informed on developments but Rashford exit will be key factor.

PSG insist on their conditions, but RKM will 100% leave. pic.twitter.com/Y6DRP5UzCf

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 13, 2025

Kolo Muani saga expected to go down the wire

While Juventus may be ahead in the race to secure Muani, the fact that Spurs are not giving up is an encouraging update.

Daniel Levy has recently demonstrated his ability to outmaneuver top clubs in the transfer market, notably beating Bayern Munich to sign Radu Drăgușin and Barcelona to secure Lucas Bergvall.

With time ticking away in the transfer window, the Kolo Muani saga is expected to go down to the wire.

Petr Cech has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur’s move for Antonin Kinsky very nearly didn’t happen because of London rivals Chelsea.

Kinsky joined Spurs from Slavia Prague last week and despite a relative lack of senior experience, he’s started brilliantly, keeping clean sheets in cup wins against Liverpool and Tamworth.

Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham player ratings: Antonin Kinsky impresses again as Spurs stumble through in FA Cup

First-choice stopper Guglielmo Vicario isn’t due back until February, meaning Kinsky can look forward to an extended run in the Tottenham starting Xi.

His saves and command of the penalty area against Liverpool and Tamworth have already made him a popular figure among Spurs supporters, who are optimistic they have signed a long-term prospect between the sticks.

But it could have been very different for Kinsky who, according to compatriot and Premier League legend Cech, who has revealed he had his eye on the goalkeeper as a youngster a few years ago when he was Chelsea technical director.

Petr Cech reveals Chelsea interest in Antonin Kinsky

“I remember the moment when Antonín Kinsky was still playing for the national, team at under-16. A game when we watched him and when we scouted him for our own club [Chelsea],” Cech — one of the greatest Premier League goalkeepers of all time during his stints with Chelsea and Arsenal — told the Telegraph (via Spurs Web).

“You could see that he was strong, with his legs, you could see that he had a good starting position and he was actually helping the team at the back to launch attacks.”

Comparisons between Kinsky and Cech are natural given their shared nationality.

However, Cech insists Kinsky needs to write his own story in North London.

He added: “Of course, he comes from Czechia and that comparison will always be there. But I think it’s important that he makes his own way. Radek Cerny already made a good impression at Tottenham.”

Tottenham Hotspur picked up a 3-0 win over National League side Tamworth in the FA Cup yesterday.

However, star defender Pedro Porro put on a disappointing performance. The 25-year-old has been a key player for Tottenham since joining the club from Sporting CP and he has established himself as one of the best right-backs in European football.

He has been a key player for club and country over the last year and very few would have expected a National League player like Beck-Ray Besongbap Enoru to cause all sorts of problems for the Spanish international.

Porro struggled to contain Enoru throughout the game, and the Tamworth winger managed to beat him multiple times in one versus one situations.

BBC pundit Stephen Warnock said on BBC Radio 5 Live: “Enoru has got the beating of Pedro Porro every single time. He is happy to go inside or outside.”

The Tottenham defender will be aware of his disappointing performance yesterday and he will certainly look to bounce back strongly in the coming weeks. Despite the mediocre performance yesterday, he remains a top-quality player and it is no surprise that heavyweights like Real Madrid are keeping tabs on him.

It was simply a bad day in the office for the Spanish international and Tottenham fans are unlikely to be worried.

Tottenham will be hoping to fight for domestic trophies this season and secure their place in the UEFA Champions League next season. They need players like Porro to step up and produce quality performances on a regular basis. He is certainly one of the best players at the club and Ange Postecoglou well, hope that he is back to his best once again.

Meanwhile, Enoru happens to be a sales assistant at Zara, and he will certainly be proud of his performance against one of the best clubs in the country.

Tottenham Hotspur picked up a 3-0 win over Tamworth in the FA Cup yesterday.

However, there were quite a few disappointing performances from the Tottenham players. Timo Werner in particular put in another ineffective display for the away side.

The German International was allowed to showcase his qualities against the National League outfit but failed to make his mark in the game. Werner failed to find the back of the net and struggled to create any goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates.

According to sofascore, the striker missed two big chances and completed just one successful dribble during his time on the pitch. Yesterday’s performance is simply unacceptable from the German international and Tottenham should look to cut their losses on him and bring in someone who can contribute on the pitch.

Timo Werner needs a fresh start

The 28-year-old has been an abject failure for the North London club and a move away from the Premier League would be ideal for him. Werner never really managed to impress in English football with Chelsea in the past and the move to Tottenham has not worked out for him either.

Perhaps a return to Germany would be ideal for him. The 28-year-old is still very much at the peak of his powers and a move back to his homeland might be able to get the best out of him once again. He has shown his quality in the Bundesliga consistently and he should look to return to his comfort zone.

Tottenham Hotspur stumbled their way into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 extra-time win over National League side Tamworth on Sunday.

The Lilywhites were overwhelming favourites heading into the match, especially off the back of a 1-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final in midweek.

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However, it took until the 101st minute for Spurs to take the lead, with Nathan Tshikuna bundling into his own goal as he attempted to block a Dominic Solanke effort.

The goal was a huge source of relief to Ange Postecoglou, who saw his side survive some serious Tamworth pressure throughout the match.

Dejan Kulusevski finished the job in the second half of extra-time, finishing brilliantly after some good play from Djed Spence and Son Heung-min.

There was also time for Brennan Johnson to sweep home a third to give Spurs a comfortable scoreline they did not deserve.

Here are the player ratings from a difficult afternoon in the Midlands for Tottenham:

Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham player ratings: Antonin Kinsky impresses again as Spurs stumble through

Antonin Kinsky – 8/10 – Definitely among Tottenham’s best players, doing brilliantly with the aerial onslaught from Tonks’ throw-ins and Tamworth’s corners. Looks like a superbly composed goalkeeper and came up with a huge save in the final minute of second-half stoppage time.

Pedro Porro – 6/10 – Came up against Tamworth’s biggest open-play threat in the speedy Enoru and did well enough, but displayed some terrible decision-making in the final third. Made up for it with a clever pass from a free-kick in the build-up to the first goal.

Radu Dragusin – 4/10 – Terribly wasteful with the ball and was booked for some silly pushing and pulling on a corner.

Archie Gray – 6/10 – A couple of stray passes but did okay in a unique atmosphere.

Sergio Reguilon – 6/10 – Looked quite sharp considering how little football he’s played. Delivered a few dangerous crosses into the box, including one that nearly yielded an assist in the second half, only to see Johnson hit the side-netting.

Pape Sarr – 5/10 – Clean and tidy enough and battled well against a physical Tamworth side, but far too safe with the ball. Needed more inventiveness.

Yves Bissouma – 8/10 – Barely put a foot wrong on the ball and kept trying to inject some pace into Tottenham’s play. Broke up Tamworth breaks well with a match-high five tackles, as well as 13 recoveries, three blocks and a 100% aerial duel success rate (5/5).

James Maddison – 7/10 – Easily Tottenham’s biggest threat, forcing a few good saves from Singh, although he’ll feel he could have been more clinical.

Brennan Johnson – 8/10 – Hit the side-netting with a decent chance at the far post after delivering a beautiful pass to play Werner behind the Tamworth defence. Was otherwise largely anonymous extra-time, when he came back to life by helping to set up the opening goal and scoring the third.

Timo Werner – 4/10 – Wasted a few great chances, which negated a lot of the good work he did in the build-up play and without the ball for Spurs.

Mikey Moore – 6/10 – A good burst of speed in the second half helped set up a header for Werner but otherwise, Moore looked off the pace. Not a surprise given how long he’s been out ill.

Substitutes:

Dominic Solanke (68′, for Moore) – 5/10 – Barely got into the game until he helped bundle in the opening goal. It was untidy and befitting of a terrible Spurs performance, but it was enough.

Lucas Bergvall (68′, for Sarr) – 6/10 – Added a little more forward-thinking to Tottenham’s play.

Dejan Kulusevski (91′, for Maddison) – 8/10 – Added some much-needed dynamism for Spurs and took his goal superbly.

Djed Spence (91′, for Dragusin) -7/10 – Displayed some excellent passing, including a big switch of play in the build-up to Kulusevski’s goal.

Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios before the January transfer window closes.

According to Fichajes, they have already submitted an offer to sign the Colombian international, but the Brazilian outfit have turned down the offer. Tottenham will have to come back with an improved offer to get the deal done.

Rios has been exceptional for club and country in recent months, and he could prove to be a quality long-term acquisition for Tottenham. The 24-year-old is highly rated across South America, and he has the quality to improve Tottenham in the middle of the park.

The player was outstanding for his country during the last edition of Cope America and his performances have caught the attention of multiple top clubs.

Rios is capable of operating as a defensive midfielder as well as a box-to-box midfielder. He has the technical ability, vision, and passing ability to create opportunities for his teammates and control the game from the deep. In addition to that, he is equally adept at breaking up opposition attacks and winning the ball back for his side.

He could be the complete midfielder Tottenham are looking for. They have been linked with midfielders like Davide Frattesi as well.

Meanwhile, Rios has been described by Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira as versatile and someone who can fit into several roles.

He said: “Richard is a versatile player who can fit into several roles in midfield. His ability to both defend and attack makes him a valuable asset for any team.”

The 24-year-old is only going to improve with coaching and experience, and he could develop into a future star. If Tottenham can sign for a reasonable amount of money this month, the move could look like a bargain.

Rios has a contract with Palmeiras until 2028, and they are under no pressure to sell him this month. They could look to demand a premium for his signature.

Tottenham Hotspur are keen on improving their attacking unit with the signing of West Bromwich Albion striker Josh Maja.

As per Fichajes, the 26-year-old has caught the attention of the North London club with his performances in the Championship this season. Along with Tottenham, Chelsea are keen on securing his signature as well.

Maja has scored 12 goals in all competitions this season and he will cost around £15 million. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham step up their pursuit and submit an offer for the player in the coming weeks.

They need to add more quality and depth to their squad if they are serious about securing European qualification for the next season. Dominic Solanke has done reasonably well for Tottenham since joining the club at the start of the season, but he needs more support in the attack. Signing another striker would be ideal.

The 26-year-old Championship forward is well-settled in English football and he has the physicality and technicality to adapt to the Premier League. He could make an instant impact at Tottenham if he joins the club. Meanwhile, the opportunity to play for the North London club will be quite exciting for him. It would be a major step up in his career and he would get to test himself in the first division.

It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can beat Chelsea to his signature. The Blues need attacking reinforcements as well, and Maja could compete with Nicolas Jackson for the starting spot. The reported £15 million asking price is quite affordable for both clubs and it will be interesting to see where the 26-year-old striker ends up.

Both clubs have exciting projects and they will be attractive destinations for the player.

Tottenham Hotspur have not given up on the race to sign Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint Germain.

The 26-year-old French international continues to be linked with a move away from the French outfit, and Juventus are also keen on securing his services. According to TBR Football, the player has agreed terms with the Italian club, but the move is far from complete.

Tottenham are still fighting to get a deal done, and they are quite advanced in discussions with PSG. It will be interesting to see if they can beat Juventus to his signature.

The £146,000 a week French international has not been able to live up to the expectations at PSG, and they are willing to let him leave this month. Tottenham are hoping to sign the player loan with an option to buy.

He will add goals and creativity to their attacking unit and he could help them improve during the second half of the season. Spurs need quality additions in order to bounce back in the coming months and finish high up the table. They will be desperate for European qualification.

Kolo Muani will be determined to prove himself in the Premier League, and he will look to get back to his best. His hunger for success will be a bonus for Tottenham.

The 26-year-old has proven his quality in the Bundesliga in the past and he has excelled at the international level as well. There is no doubt that he has physical and technical attributes to do well in England and he could be a key player for Tottenham.

Tottenham must plug the gaps in their squad before the January window closes and signing a quality attacker would be a wise decision. They will need to invest in a quality central defender as well.

Tottenham are reportedly open to selling Brazilian striker Richarlison during the upcoming transfer windows if they receive a suitable offer.

According to journalist Darren Lewis, the North London club is growing increasingly frustrated with Richarlison’s recurring fitness issues and inconsistent performances since his high-profile move from Everton.

Speaking on Last Word on Spurs, Lewis highlighted Tottenham’s concerns:

“I am deeply concerned about Richarlison because you can’t guarantee he’s going to stay fit. He hasn’t been fit for a prolonged period since moving from Everton.”

“You know, that is the reason why if you guys got a good offer for him my understanding is that the club would sell because he just can’t stay fit.”

“Yes, when he is fit, there is a player there, but you need someone who you can rely on.”

Richarlison joined Tottenham in a £60 million move from Everton in the summer of 2022 but has struggled to deliver on his potential. His tenure at the club has been marred by frequent injuries, limiting him to sporadic appearances and making it difficult for him to establish a consistent role in the squad.

The 27-year-old forward has made just seven appearances across all competitions this season, managing one goal and one assist in only 173 minutes of action. His latest setback—a hamstring injury sustained in November—has kept him sidelined for 17 matches, further fueling doubts about his long-term reliability.

Despite being under contract with Spurs until 2027, Richarlison’s future at the club appears uncertain. Tottenham’s recent signing of Dominic Solanke, combined with their active pursuit of additional attacking options, suggests the club is planning for life without the Brazilian forward.

While Richarlison’s talent and ability to impact games are undeniable, his lack of availability has become a pressing issue for manager Ange Postecoglou. As Tottenham aim to strengthen their squad for a top-four push, selling Richarlison could free up funds and create space for more reliable attacking options.

With Spurs signing Dominic Solanke and showing keen interest in securing a couple of more attackers makes it more likely for the club to sell the Brazilian and recoup what they can for him.