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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Matthew Craig has been linked with a move this month.

Mansfield and Doncaster Rovers are reportedly keen on signing the 21-year-old midfielder on loan. The player is currently on loan at Barnsley, but he has fallen down the pecking order. He is no longer a regular starter for them.

The 21-year-old midfielder has previously played for Doncaster on loan, and it remains to be seen whether he is keen on a return.

Tottenham are now looking to bring him back to the club, and they are considering a different destination for him this month. According to Football Insider, the Scottish under-21 international could be loaned out once again before the transfer window closes.

The news will come as a major boost for Mansfield and Doncaster, who are looking to improve their squad this month. Craig could prove to be a quality addition for them in the short term. The 21-year-old needs regular gametime to continue his development and going out on loan once again this month would be ideal for him.

Sitting on the bench at Tottenham or playing for their reserves is unlikely to benefit him.

The 21-year-old is highly rated at the club and he has a bright future. He will look to establish himself as a first-team player for the North London club in the coming seasons. For now, he should focus on his development and play regularly at a competitive level.

The player has a contract with Tottenham until 2026, and it will be interesting to see if he can go out on loan this month and return as a better player in the summer. He will certainly hope to force his way into the first team set-up soon and a fruitful loan spell will help him.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with the move for the RC Lens midfielder Andy Diouf.

According to a report from TBR Football, the 21-year-old central midfielder is on the radar of Tottenham and Crystal Palace. The North London club have already made contact with the French outfit regarding a move for the player.

It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with an official offer to sign the player. He could be their second January signing after Antonin Kinsky.

Diouf has been an important player for RC Lens this season and it will be interesting to see if they are prepared to let him leave. They paid a fee of around €15 million for the French midfielder and they are likely to demand a premium if Tottenham come calling.

The 21-year-old has shown his quality in Ligue 1, and he has the physicality and technical attributes to make the step up to the Premier League.

He has the attributes to develop into a complete midfielder for Tottenham. He will add creativity, drive and defensive cover to the side. The opportunity to play in the Premier League could be quite exciting for him, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.

Crystal Palace have enquired about the player as well and it remains to be seen whether they decide to submit an offer for him. Spurs could be the more attractive destination and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal across the line.

They have a talented squad and an ambitious project. The 21-year-old French midfielder could easily be tempted to join them if there is a concrete proposal on the table. They could nurture him into a future star. They have done well to groom talented young players over the years and the Frenchman will certainly look to fulfil his tremendous potential with them.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to add some attacking depth to their side and they have identified the Feyenoord winger Igor Paixao as a target.

According to a report from CaughtOffside, Tottenham sent scouts to watch the player in action and they have been impressed with the performances of the 24-year-old.

The Brazilian winger has 5 goals and 13 assists this season. Spurs will face competition from Arsenal and Liverpool for the highly rated winger.

Paixao has proven his quality in Dutch football, and he has the technical attributes to make the step up to the Premier League as well. It will be interesting to see if he is willing to move to Tottenham in the coming weeks.

The report states that the player could be available for a fee of around €30-35 million. Whether Tottenham can win the race for his signature remains to be seen. They need a versatile attacker who is capable of slotting into multiple roles. The 24-year-old could be the ideal long-term replacement for club legend Son Heumg-min if he manages to adapt to English football quickly. The South Korean is in the twilight stages of his career and Tottenham need to plan his succession.

Meanwhile, the opportunity to move to the Premier League could be quite exciting for the 24-year-old and he will look to prove himself in English football. Spurs have an exciting project and a talented squad. They could be an attractive destination for most players.

They have the financial resources to pay the reported asking price for the player as well.

As far as Arsenal are concerned, they have been overly dependent on Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka. They need more depth in the wide areas. Saka is currently sidelined with an injury and Arsenal have struggled in the attack without him. Signing a quality winger could make a big difference for them.

At Liverpool, Mohamed Salah will be out of contract in the sum of 2025, and they will need to replace him adequately. They need to sign a quality winger and the 24-year-old could prove to be a useful acquisition.

Antonin Kinsky has been discussing whether or not he expects to make his Tottenham Hotspur debut in their EFL Cup semi-final clash with Liverpool.

The 21-year-old goalkeeper only joined Spurs from Slavia Prague for £12.5m on Sunday.

Kinsky’s move comes following a breakthrough start to the campaign that saw him play 29 times across all competitions — including in Champions League Qualifying and the Europa League — keeping 14 clean sheets and conceding only 18 goals.

His form has helped Slavia sit top of the table with just one defeat from 19 games, moving seven points clear of closest rivals Viktoria Plzen.

Kinsky’s senior football prior to this season has mostly come away from Slavia on loan.

Will Antonin Kinsky play vs Liverpool?

Despite his lack of experience, Spurs fans are now wondering whether or not Kinsky could feature in their EFL Cup semi-final first leg at home to Liverpool on Wednesday.

After all, first-choice stopper Guglielmo Vicario is still sidelined with an ankle injury, while Fraser Forster has been ill, meaning Brandon Austin made his Spurs debut against Newcastle at the weekend.

So, does Kinsky expect to play?

“I haven’t even unpacked my bag yet, but I’m thinking about every upcoming match,” Kinsky admitted (via TBR).

“I’ll prepare myself so that I’m ready. And if the coach decides to call me, I’ll be ready. I feel great. I’m calm in my head. I want to continue where I left off calmly.”

The Czech Republic youth international has already taken part in his first training session with Spurs, but still needs to integrate with the wider squad.

“I had my first one with the goalkeeper coach on Sunday morning. Then I should join the team. I will try to adapt as quickly as possible,” he added.

New Tottenham Hotspur signing Antonin Kinsky has revealed who was the biggest influence behind him joining the club.

Spurs announced the £12.5m (per Sky Sports) signing of Czech goalkeeper Kinsky on Sunday after a breakthrough start to the current campaign with Slavia Prague.

The 21-year-old — capped 21 times for the Czech Republic across various youth levels — played 29 times across Champions League Qualifying, Europa League and domestic league combined, keeping 14 clean sheets and conceding just 18 goals.

Kinsky’s form has helped Slavia Prague sit top of the table with just one defeat from their opening 19 games, seven points clear of closest challengers Viktoria Plzen.

Antonin Kinsky joins Tottenham Hotspur

Kinsky had only made one senior appearance for Slavia before the start of this season, with the majority of his football coming out on loan.

However, he’s still done enough to convince Spurs to pay big money to future-proof their goalkeeper position — while he may see minutes earlier than he expects with Guglielmo Vicario injured and Fraser Forster ill.

Despite the allure of the Premier League and a club like Spurs, Kinsky has revealed he still made sure to talk the decision out with his father, who was also a professional goalkeeper.

“I’ve been playing in the Czech Republic so far. Most recently for Slavia, I would say we had a good first half of the season but then this offer came,” he said (via Tottenham’s official website). “As I said, I felt this is going to be a good decision, so I decided to go and I’m really happy.

“My dad is a former goalkeeper as well. He played for the Czech National Team, in the Czech First League and abroad as well.

“He’s been a big role model for me since the beginning so, with every decision I make, I talk about it with him and he told me, of course, that this is a big thing, a big decision and a big chance. He told me to go for this as well, so I am really happy to have this positive opinion.”

Tottenham Hotspur winger Bryan Gil is currently on loan at La Liga club Girona and they could look to sign him permanently.

The 23-year-old has done reasonably well for the Spanish outfit and they could look to sign permanently. They have the option to sign the player for a fee of around €15 million, but Girona are unwilling to pay that kind of money for him.

They are hoping to sign him for a knockdown price and reports from Diari de Girona (h/t SportWitness) claim that Tottenham are likely to reduce their asking price for him eventually.

The Spanish winger does not have a future at the North London club and they will look to move him on permanently. It does not make sense for them to keep sending him out on loan. It would be ideal for them to cash in on the player and cut their losses on him.

Meanwhile, Gil will look to get his career back on track with regular football in Spain and joining Girona permanently could be ideal for him. He is unlikely to get opportunities at Tottenham and returning to his parent club would not make any sense for him.

He was highly rated around Europe when he joined Tottenham a few years ago, but his development has stalled and he has not been able to adapt to English football. He has shown his quality in Spain in the past and staying in La Liga could be ideal for him.

The winger is still quite young and he has plenty of time to get his career back on track. The 23-year-old should look to continue his development with regular football and improve in the coming years. If he manages to fulfil his tremendous potential in the future, he will have plenty of opportunities to join a big club once again.

Brighton striker Evan Ferguson has been linked with a move away from the club and the Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on his situation.

According to recent reports from TBR Football, multiple Premier League clubs are monitoring the 20-year-old and Tottenham are among the interested parties.

Tottenham insider John Wenham has now urged the club to get a deal done for the Republic of Ireland international. Although the 20-year-old has not been at his best in recent months, he remains a prodigious talent.

Wenham said on Tottenham News: “People are sleeping on Ferguson; I think he just needs a change of club. For whatever reason, it isn’t working at Brighton. However, he is still an unbelievable player.

“It was only 18 months ago that Tottenham were quoted £100million for Ferguson after Harry Kane left the club. Therefore, I hope that we can be the ones to sign him and if there is an option to buy included, and he does well, it would be a no brainer.”

Tottenham were linked with the player 18 months ago and they were quoted a fee of around £100 million. However, the striker’s stock is low right now, and this could be a good opportunity for the North London club to swoop in and secure his signature. He could be a long-term addition for them, and Tottenham could nurture him into a future star.

The technically gifted attacker has shown that he is more than just a goalscorer and he could develop into a reliable Premier League forward with the right guidance. Ferguson has 17 goals in 79 appearances for Brighton so far.

The opportunity to join a big club like Tottenham could be exciting for him, and he is likely to be tempted if there is an official proposal on the table.

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can beat the competition and secure his services in the weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani.

The 26-year-old has struggled to make his mark at the French club and he is expected to leave them this month. French international manager Didier Deschamps has advised the player to seek a move away from PSG so that he can get his career back on track.

As per TBR Football, Tottenham have reportedly made contact with the player regarding a move this month, and it will be interesting to see if they can get a deal done. They are not alone in their interest and they will face competition from half a dozen clubs wanting to sign the 2022 World Cup finalist.

Kolo Muani was highly rated during his time in the Bundesliga, but he has not been able to replicate those performances in the French league. Perhaps a fresh start would be ideal for him, and it could help him rebuild his confidence and form.

The opportunity to move to the Premier League can be quite exciting for most players and the 26-year-old could be tempted to take up a new challenge. It will be interesting to see if he is ready to join Tottenham in the coming weeks. The forward needs to decide on his next move carefully. Failure to succeed at his club could affect his chances of representing his country in the upcoming months.

Meanwhile, Tottenham need more depth in the attack and the versatile 27-cap French international could be a useful acquisition. He is capable of operating across the front three and he will contribute with goals and creativity. He has the technical attributes to succeed in English football and it remains to be seen where he ends up.

Tottenham are gearing up for a crucial January transfer window, aiming to tackle their Premier League struggles and bolster a squad heavily impacted by injuries.

Currently sitting in 12th place, Spurs have endured a challenging first half of the season, leaving the team in need of reinforcements to regain momentum.

Injuries have plagued Tottenham’s campaign, sidelining several key players and leaving the squad stretched thin. Manager Ange Postecoglou has had to navigate the absence of his preferred defensive lineup, with centre-backs Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Ben Davies all out of action.

Adding to the defensive crisis is the loss of first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who is recovering from a fractured ankle, and left-back Destiny Udogie, recently sidelined for eight weeks due to a hamstring injury.

The team’s troubles extend beyond defence, with forward Richarlison, winger Wilson Odobert, and academy talent Micky Moore also unavailable, limiting Postecoglou’s tactical options.

Alasdair Gold on Tottenham transfer plans for January

Journalist Alasdair Gold has provided insights into Tottenham’s plans for this month, revealing that the club is eyeing three key signings. Addressing their defensive issues is a top priority, with Spurs reportedly targeting a new left-back and centre-back.

Gold suggested that the club may also seek a versatile player capable of covering multiple defensive positions, akin to Micky van de Ven’s role when fit.

Additionally, the Lilywhites are considering strengthening their midfield. Questions remain about whether Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma align with Postecoglou’s vision for the number six role.

Spurs may look to bring in a midfielder who better suits the manager’s tactical requirements, though it’s unclear whether this addition would focus on attacking or defensive attributes.

Speaking during the Gold & Guest Talk Tottenham podcast, Gold stated:

“From what I understand, Spurs are looking at potentially a new left-back, a new centre-back and in an ideal world I wonder if they could find someone to cover both of those positions like Micky van de Ven does. Also they’re potentially looking at midfielders, whether that’s attacking or not, I’m not entirely certain that Bentancur or Bissouma are the ideal Postecoglou number six.”

The one position that Gold did not mention ended up being the first to be addressed by the club. Spurs wasted no time as they confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky yesterday.

And interestingly, another position not mentioned by Gold is what appears to be next in mind for Levy. As reported last night through, Daniel Levy and Johan Lange have flown to France to negotiate a financially appealing deal for PSG star Randal Kolo Muani. If Spurs can pull this off, it will be a statement of intent from the club.

The January window represents a crucial opportunity for Tottenham to address their injury crisis and reinforce their squad. The club’s activity in the market could be key in turning their season around and climbing back up the Premier League table.

Tottenham’s struggles in the Premier League continued as they suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle United on Saturday, extending their winless streak to four matches.

Spurs got off to a promising start, with Dominic Solanke finding the back of the net in just the fourth minute.

However, their lead was short-lived, as Anthony Gordon levelled the score two minutes later. Newcastle then took control when Alexander Isak scored what proved to be the match-winner in the 38th minute.

The game was not without controversy, with Spurs supporters and players expressing frustration over officiating decisions. Newcastle’s equaliser came after Joelinton appeared to handle the ball in the buildup. Despite protests, referee Andy Madley and VAR upheld the goal, ruling no infringement had occurred.

Destiny Udogie shares and deletes post about VAR

Tottenham’s injured left-back Destiny Udogie, who is out until mid-February with a hamstring injury also expressed his dissatisfaction.

Watching the game from home, the 22-year-old shared his frustration on social media as reported by Football London, captioning a post with “VAR what a joke.”

And although he was quick to delete the post soon after, it was not before many captured the screenshot.

Udogie’s absence has posed challenges for manager Ange Postecoglou’s defensive setup. Djed Spence has been filling in at left-back, showing promise, but Tottenham’s defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed against stronger opposition like Newcastle.

Offensively, Spurs struggled to make the most of their opportunities, managing only four shots on target from 13 attempts and generating an xG of 0.94 compared to Newcastle’s 2.45. Despite coming close through Solanke and hitting the woodwork, they failed to find a way back into the game.

Now sitting in 12th place, Tottenham face mounting pressure to address their defensive issues and rediscover their form. With Udogie watching from the sidelines, the Lilywhites must regroup and find solutions to regain momentum in the Premier League.