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Bournemouth are expected to face a late battle to retain their services midfield ace Alex Scott as rumours linking the 22-year-old with a move away from the Vitality Stadium continue to circulate.

Scott joined Bournemouth from Bristol City for £25m in the summer of 2023 despite sustaining a knee injury in the final weeks of his stay at Ashton Gate which delayed his debut by a number of months.

The Guernsey-born midfielder didn’t become a regular starter straight away as the Cherries finished in ninth position during Andoni Iraola’s first season in charge, but over the course of the last 18 months has developed into one of the first names on the team sheet for the south coast club.

Overall, Scott has played 73 times for Bournemouth registering four goals and as many assists while playing in the defensive midfield position. He’s renowned for his excellent composure in possession, his eye for a pass and his ability to break up opposition attacks.

He has already helped England win European Championships at Under-19 and Under-21 level, and in November last year earned his maiden call-up for Thomas Tuchel’s senior squad.

Scott is an outside contender to make it on the plane to North America this summer and his recent form has earmarked him as a top talent with room to grow as both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur show interest.

Tottenham plot transfer move for Alex Scott

According to TEAMtalk, Scott is a transfer target for Tottenham this summer despite the club already bringing in Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid for £35m. Thomas Frank is thought to be an admirer of the Bournemouth midfielder and reportedly has been watching his progress closely.

Tottenham sit 14th only one point and position above Bournemouth heading into Matchday 22, but see Scott as someone that could help the team gain greater control in matches and potentially climb the table.

Scott has admitted in the past that he’s a Tottenham fan making it potentially an attractive proposition, although Bournemouth will be reluctant to sell one of their main players.

The mega swap deal Tottenham could look to strike with Bournemouth

Bournemouth have had a challenging time retaining the services of young talents despite their superb record of finding and developing footballers.

Antoine Semenyo, who has been on fire all season, recently joined Manchester City for £65m after his release clause was met, following the likes of Illia Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen out of the door from the summer along with striker Dominic Solanke to Tottenham a year earlier.

The Cherries are in 15th and will be reluctant to sell Scott due to their desire to remain in the Premier League, particularly after their recent dip in form, which has seen them win one of their last 11 league matches - ironically a 3-2 win over Spurs.

However, Bournemouth could have a difficult job retaining Scott particularly if Tottenham accelerate their interest in the footballer. The Cherries would likely demand a lucrative fee to sell Scott, but Tottenham could potentially sweeten the process with a swap offer. Tottenham are already stacked with midfield options - and one that could appeal to the Cherries is Archie Gray.

The former Leeds United man moved to North London from Elland Road for £40m but hasn’t really established himself as a regular. Overall, he’s made 64 appearances, but the majority of those came last term, under Ange Postecoglou.

He’s made 18 appearances so far this season but has started just eight in the league. That number could reduce following Gallagher’s arrival, with the likes of Lucas Bergvall, Pape Matar Sarr, Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur all being on the books.

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Every morning, 3 Added Minutes works to help you stay in the loop with our round-up and review of all the latest Premier League transfer rumours – and today, we’re kicking things off with a potentially explosive story concerning Tottenham Hotspur.

According to TeamTalk (who base their report largely off a story from Alan Nixon’s Patreon), Spurs are “ready to make an offer” this January for RB Leipzig’s in-demand winger Yan Diomande – a decision which has supposedly “rocked” Liverpool, who also have designs on the young Ivorian.

Several elite European clubs are keen on the 19-year-old, who has made a massive impression since moving to the Bundesliga over the summer, but most clubs wanted to wait until the summer due to the cost of making such a move. Spurs, it would seem, have decided that they need to move now in order to follow up their “keen interest” and are now “taking on Liverpool” with a bid.

Spurs are “keen to splash out” but recent stories had suggested that Leipzig would demand as much as €100m (around £87m) – it remains to be seen whether Spurs are prepared to go quite that high, or whether Liverpool would follow suit. Nixon apparently simply said that an auction “may take the deal over £40m,” which sounds like an understatement if reports elsewhere are accurate.

The 3AM Verdict: It seems so unlikely that Leipzig will sell Diomande this month for anything less than top dollar, and we simply don’t think that a deal in the £40m region is remotely realistic. Spurs do, however, have a huge amount of PSR room and know that spending heavily now is the best way for them to beat other big-money Premier League teams with better league positions to a player they really want. Are they willing to splash quite that much cash? We’ll find out soon enough. We should also mention recent stories which claim that Manchester United have already had a bid rejected - although we were sceptical of those.

Manchester City ‘plot move’ to sign Brentford star

Over to a story from Football Insider now, who allege that Manchester City are “plotting a move” to sign Brentford’s impressive young right-back Michael Kayode in order to deal with their “long-standing concern” regarding the position.

Apparently City have sent scouts to watch him “on multiple occasions” and as such the Italian has been added to a shortlist which also includes Newcastle’s Tino Livramento. A January move is apparently seen as “unlikely” but City are keeping tabs on the situation nonetheless.

The main reason that a winter move is considered implausible is simply that Brentford don’t want to sell, according to this article – they’re well positioned for a run at a European spot and Kayode has been among their best players. It’s said that the Bees would demand a “significant fee” for him regardless of when a bid was made, but no specific amount is mentioned.

The 3AM Verdict: We’ll agree that a January deal is extremely unlikely but if City really are interested then Brentford would be willing to sell for the right fee – their transfer strategy still makes them a selling club, even now. We haven’t seen much corroboration of the claim that they are interested, however, although given that Kayode is regularly well-ranked in our weekly Wonderkid Power Rankings, we would certainly be on the same page as them if they were.

Nottingham Forest make ambitious ‘enquiry’ for Bournemouth man

Let’s wrap up with a quick story from The Daily Mail, who claim that relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest have “made an enquiry” as to the availability of Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier with a view to January move.

The Cherries, for their part, are said to be “insisting he is not for sale,” perhaps unsurprising given that their options on the wings are limited after Antoine Semenyo’s departure and injuries to players such as Ben Gannon-Doak and Justin Kluivert. It’s suggested in the report that he is too “important” to be sold at the current time.

What’s not in the story is how much Forest might be willing to offer, and what kind of transfer fee could change Bournemouth’s mind – either way, it’s unclear whether Forest will attempt to twist their arm or simply walk away and accept defeat.

The 3AM Verdict: It would certainly not make much sense for Bournemouth to sell Tavernier right now, so it’s really the kind of deal which would involve Forest being prepared to pay well over the odds. Which does happen in the Premier League, to be fair, so perhaps it’s not all that improbable. We doubt that he leaves Dean Court, however.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank will be looking to freshen up his squad between now and the end of the January transfer window

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Tottenham Hotspur find themselves sat down in 14th place in the Premier League table after 21 fixtures. They are also out of the Carabao Cup and FA Cup already. Aston Villa dumped them out of the latter over the weekend after their 2-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Thomas Frank was appointed as Spurs’ head coach last summer after catching the eye with fellow top flight outfit Brentford. He was picked as their replacement for Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked after a poor run of form. However, Frank’s side have struggled for consistency this season and pressure is starting to grow on him.

Tottenham Hotspur target Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher

Spurs are being linked with a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher. According to TEAMtalk, they could hijack Aston Villa’s swoop for the former Chelsea man between now and the end of the January transfer window. They have until the deadline on Monday 2nd February to complete any incoming or outgoing bits of business.

Gallagher, 25, was snapped up by his current club in 2024 for £34 million. He is under contract in Spain until June 2029 but his long-term future is up in the air at this moment in time amid attention from elsewhere. The England international, who has 22 caps to his name, has made 77 appearances in all competitions since his switch to La Liga, 27 of which have come this season, and he has scored seven goals.

The Surrey-born man rose up through the academy at Chelsea and was a regular at various different youth levels. He went on to play 95 matches for the first-team during his time at Stamford Bridge and found the net on 10 occasions. The Blues also loaned him out to the likes of Charlton Athletic, Swansea City, West Brom and Crystal Palace to help him get some experience under his belt and boost his development.

Would Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher suit Tottenham Hotspur?

Spurs could see Gallagher as someone to bolster their midfield department. If he joined, he would give them more competition and depth in the middle of the park. In addition, he could inject some valuable quality into Frank’s starting XI.

The London outfit would benefit from another body in his position. They are having to juggle European football with their domestic duties right now and the games are coming thick and fast. Gallagher is someone who is proven at the top level and his energy in the heart of the pitch would come in very handy.

His transfer to Spain will benefit him in the long run and has seen him leave his comfort zone. He will have learned a lot from working under someone with the stature of Diego Simeone. Most signs point towards a return to England at some point though but his next destination remains unclear.

Spurs will have to see off competition from Aston Villa in pursuit of Gallagher’s signature. Unai Emery appears to be keen on luring him to Villa Park if possible this winter. His team are in the title race along with Arsenal and Manchester City and have been in impressive form of late, as Spurs found out last time out.

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With the January transfer window in full swing, the reports and rumours are coming in thick and fast - and to help you stay up-to-date with all the latest news, we’re back with our daily round-up.

Kicking things off we start with a story involving Tottenham Hotspur - a team which once again have a challenging season despite spending an estimated £180m on new recruits.

Tottenham are out of both domestic cup competitions and are languishing in 14th position in the league table after more than half the season’s matches being played. They are faring slightly better in Europe in 11th position but still face a battle in the last two matches of that competition to assure that they make the last 16.

When it comes to the league, Tottenham are six points behind Newcastle United in the Europa League spots. Meanwhile, Thomas Frank’s old club Brentford are remarkably in fifth position with a seven point cushion over the Lilywhites in what’s likely to be the final Champion League spot.

Spurs have been criticised for failing to excite fans, and a bid to change this it’s reported that the club are interested in making a move for Real Madrid playmaker Brahim Diaz.

Tottenham ‘table’ £52m offer for Diaz

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham have made an offer of £52m to sign Diaz back to the Premier League. The Moroccan international, who is currently representing his country at AFCON, came through the academy at Manchester City after also having a spell at Real Malaga earlier in his youth career.

Diaz played 10 times across all competitions as a youngster during the 2017/18 campaign when the club reached the 100-point mark, but struggled to ever become a regular. He joined Real Madrid for £15m in June 2019 and has played 129 times in total, scoring 21 and assisting 23.

He’s also played a number of seasons at AC Milan on loan, making 124 appearances in total while scoring 18 and assisting 15, and notably forming a part of the club’s last title-winning team in 2021/22.

The 3AM verdict: Diaz has never quite been a regular at Real, but has consistently proven he’s a high-class footballer. He’s scored five times at AFCON and has played a pivotal role in helping the team progress to the semi-final.

He’s the type of player that could bring much greater excitement to the Tottenham side that have struggled without James Maddison for most the season. He has the potential to be a smart signing if an agreement can be reached.

Newcastle United target eight-time Italy international

TEAMtalk return with another rumour on this round-up - this time involving Newcastle United and a renewed claim of interest in Atalanta gem Giorgio Scalvini. Scalvini was heavily linked with the Magpies over the summer before they eventually opted to bring in Malick Thiaw from AC Milan.

The eight-time Italy international is considered one of the most promising defenders in Serie A. He helped Atalanta win the Europa League in 2024 and reach the Coppa Italia final in the same year. Reports of renewed interest in Scalvini come at a time when the Magpies are dealing with an avalanche of injuries, with Dan Burn, Tino Livramento and Fabian Schar all being on the sidelines.

The 3AM verdict: TEAMtalk report that Scalvini is valued at around £35m which is significantly less than the fee touted over the summer.

The fact that Scalvini’s name keeps getting mentioned in transfer stories around Newcastle suggests the interest is genuine - and the Magpies will hope that if he does sign he’s another that can enhance the team after the success of previous Serie A signings like Malick Thiaw and Sandro Tonali.

Scalvini has great potential and is an excellent talent, but one Newcastle must be cautious about as well due to his recent injury-record.

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We are already a third of the way through the January transfer window, with the rumours coming thick and fast as clubs across the Premier League look to improve in key areas ahead of the spring run-in.

The winter window is notoriously a difficult one, which means clubs rushing around to sign players quicker than ever. Or, if you are Manchester City, you secure the window’s most coveted player in Antoine Semenyo without even breaking a sweat.

We begin our latest Sunday morning round-up of the latest transfer gossip with a story which will certainly be enjoyed by Liverpool fans…

According to reports by Caught Offside breaking on Saturday afternoon, Tottenham Hotspur star defender Micky van de Ven has reportedly given the ‘green light’ to a shock transfer to Liverpool.

The 24-year-old is said to be ‘keen’ on a move to Anfield as he considers his future at Spurs following another below-par season for the north London side. Van de Ven is a long-term Reds target and has been touted as an ideal replacement for Netherlands team-mate and Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk. Real Madrid have also been linked with Van de Ven, who can play at left-back in addition to centre-back.

The 3AM verdict: We see no circumstance in which this deal could go through in January, but it might not entirely be out of the question for the future. Van de Ven deserves better than what Spurs can offer him at present, and Liverpool will need to sign a world-class left centre-half at some point soon. Real Madrid could provide serious competition, but we see the possibility of a big-money transfer in summer 2026 or 2027. Unless Spurs can secure a new deal, that is - it will be interesting to see which way this one goes.

Aston Villa may target surprise Tammy Abraham move

Meanwhile at Villa Park, The Telegraph report that a surprise option for a new centre-forward could be targeted by Aston Villa in the shape of Tammy Abraham.

The 28-year-old made a name for himself when he scored 25 Championship goals on loan at Villa in 2018/19 as they were promoted, before going on to shine for Chelsea in the Premier League. Now on the books at Roma, Abraham has scored 12 goals in 24 appearances on loan with Besiktas this term after falling out of favour in Serie A.

Reporting states that Unai Emery is looking for a ‘specialist striker’ this January to provide support and competition for Ollie Watkins as Villa look to ‘keep their title challenge alive’. But Besiktas’ reported £11.2m buy option could complicate a deal.

The 3AM verdict: There is no guarantee this move would pay off for Villa, as the last time Abraham played in the Premier League was back in 2020/21. The former England international has the ability to be a prolific goalscorer in the right environment, though, and Emery’s Villa outfit tends to offer just that to players who need a fresh start. It is likely they would need to secure a permanent deal, considering Abraham’s current loan situation at Besiktas. An Abraham Villa Park reunion would certainly be intriguing.

Mathys Tel ‘explores his options’ at Tottenham

Finally, we return to Tottenham once again amidst reports by BBC Sport that Mathys Tel is set to ‘explore his options’ away this January in hope of gaining a place in France’s World Cup squad.

The 20-year-old has made 19 appearances under Thomas Frank this season, but has struggled to nail down a place in the XI with just five starts, scoring three times. The former Bayern Munich forward only joined in a permanent £29.8m deal in the summer and it is unclear whether Spurs would sanction a departure, following the £35m sale of Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace.

The 3AM verdict: Tel’s time at Spurs has never quite sat right with us, or seemed like a perfect match for either player or club. But the recent sale of Johnson indicated that Frank had faith in his remaining forward options.

While we respect Tel’s self-belief in seeking the move, it seems a little ambitious to target the World Cup since he has yet to make his debut for the French senior side. He may well reach a new level elsewhere, but we deem it unlikely that Spurs sanction an exit unless they can bring in a replacement first. No prospective destinations are noted, either, though Roma were previously said to be interested.

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The weekend may mean a welcome break for many of us, but the rumour mill never takes a breather, especially in the middle of a transfer window. With stories flying thick and fast, we’re hoping our regular daily round-up and review of the biggest new Premier League transfer rumours will help keep everything in order – and today we start with a story that concerns Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and just about every other elite club in Europe.

Caught Offside allege that managerless United have “made their move” to sign RB Leipzig wonderkid Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old wide forward who has scored seven goals in his first 16 games for the club and blown many observers away – but while Leipzig are happy to let United discuss a salary with the Ivorian, it won’t be easy to get a deal done this January.

Leipzig are demanding a “huge offer” of around €100m (£87m) to sell Diomande, more than the €60-70m that United are said to have tabled so far. The German club apparently see a summer deal as more realistic, and are only open to selling sooner if the offer is colossal.

United have offered a wage package worth around €3.5m per year for up to six years, apparently, but it’s not clear whether Diomande is keen on the move or not. In any case, they may not be alone in the bidding if a deal does start to materialise – Spurs are one of several sides “closely monitoring” the situation, alongside Manchester City, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and PSG.

The 3AM Verdict: We agree with the tone of this article, which strongly suggests that Diomande – who is in currently away at the Africa Cup of Nations – isn’t likely to move this winter, but it’s interesting to see a story that United have made a formal offer. For starters, we aren’t sure that they have the money to make such a deal happen this January. Spurs, Liverpool, and City, on the other hand, all do…

Everton ‘hesitating’ over major La Liga move

Let’s head over to a story from Sport Witness now, which summarises stories from Spain which suggest that Everton have the chance to sign Sevilla right-back Juanlu Sánchez – but are “hesitating” about making a move.

Everton and Bayer Leverkusen are both said to “have him on their radars” but neither side has made a bid and it’s not clear whether he’s a priority purchase for either team despite Everton needing reinforcements at right-back. Napoli, who had a deal for Juanlu collapse over the summer, could also come back with another offer.

The 3AM Verdict: The key piece of missing information here is, of course, how much Sevilla are demanding for Juanlu – if it’s a reasonable fee, we’d be surprised if Everton weren’t sincerely interested as he’s a talented player who fills a position of need. If multiple teams are hesitating, however, there must be a valid reason. One to watch, nonetheless.

Brentford man emerges as West Ham target

Let’s wrap today’s digest up with a story which suggests that West Ham United are looking to sign an experienced defender from Premier League rivals Brentford this January – 32-year-old Ethan Pinnock.

The Daily Mail’s Mike McGrath took to social media on Friday to state that the Jamaican international was “emerging as a potential target” for the Hammers, whose defence has let them down for much of the season so far.

There’s no word on how much Pinnock, whose contract has 18 months left to run, would cost West Ham, but McGrath does claim that if Brentford decide to sell him then “competition [is] expected,” although the other clubs who could be interested are not named. There’s no suggestion that a formal offer has yet been made.

The 3AM Verdict: There’s not a ton of detail for us to go on here but McGrath is a reliable source for such stories and the deal certainly seems like one that could easily get done given that Pinnock has lost his starting spot at Brentford under Keith Andrews.

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Thomas Frank’s out-of-sorts Tottenham Hotspur side face a tough assignment in the FA Cup third round this weekend when they welcome high-flying Aston Villa to north London – and the challenge will be made all the harder by a number of injury worries.

Midfielders Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall were both taken off with injuries during the dramatic midweek defeat to Bournemouth and should they be ruled out for the game against Villa, the they could be among as many as nine absentees.

Ahead of Saturday’s match, we’ve collected all of the latest team news below, with updates on the condition of long-term injury victims such as Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski along with our prediction for Frank’s starting XI.

How bad are the injuries to Spurs’ Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall?

The biggest concern following Spurs’ 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth on Wednesday was perhaps not the result but the health of Uruguayan midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, who had to be substituted just before the 90-minute mark in evident discomfort.

Unfortunately, Frank confirmed on Thursday that the 28-year-old had suffered a hamstring injury that he was described as a “bigger one,” with the length of time that he would be sidelined to be determined later. As it stands, it seems likely that Bentancur is set for a significant layoff.

Fellow midfielder Lucas Bergvall also had to be withdrawn in the second half through injury, but although Frank declined to disclose the nature of the issue the prognosis did not sound quite so bleak – the young Swede will be assessed ahead of the game against Aston Villa and may feature.

With Bentancur out and Bergvall a doubt, Spurs’ midfield options will be severely restricted while they also wait for Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma to return from the Africa Cup of Nations. Their respective nations go head-to-head in the quarter-finals on Friday, with the player on the losing side available to face West Ham next weekend – although Bissouma is unlikely to be considered for selection for disciplinary reasons.

Frank also provided an update on the availability of summer signing Mohammed Kudus on Thursday, after the winger suffered a quadriceps injury during the recent 1-1 draw with Sunderland. The Ghanaian will, sadly, be sidelined for up to three months, with Frank hoping to have him back following the March international break.

When will Destiny Udogie, Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski be back for Spurs?

There was better news concerning the fitness of Italian full-back Destiny Udogie, who has been out for five weeks with a hamstring injury – he is said to be “getting closer” to being involved, although this weekend’s match sounds like it will come too soon.

Frank also provided fresh updates on the status of long-term absentees Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski, who have been stuck on the sidelines for an extended period after respective ankle and ACL injuries.

Solanke was said to be “positive and improving” but slightly behind Udogie in his recovery, suggesting that the striker will finally be back in the fold around the end of January. Kulusevski’s return, however, has been delayed after expectations that he would be back in action over the festive period.

According to Frank, the Swedish winger’s injury is “complicated” and he has recently had an injection to manage the pain in his knee. Frank said that Spurs will know whether his knee has settled in “three to four weeks,” suggesting that he will be back by February at the earliest.

There are no further updates on fellow ACL victim James Maddison, who may not feature this season as he goes through the rehabilitation process.

Tottenham Hotspur have a vacancy to fill in their squad this month following Brennan Johnson's sale to Crystal Palace

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Tottenham turned to Thomas Frank as their head coach last summer after he caught the eye with fellow Premier League side Brentford. He was picked as their replacement for Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked after they finished 17th in the table last season. It has since been an inconsistent start for Frank at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs currently find themselves in 13th position in the league after 20 fixtures. They drew 1-1 at home with Sunderland last time out. Next up is an away trip to AFC Bournemouth on Wednesday evening as they look to return to winning ways.

Tottenham Hotspur target swoop for Ademola Lookman

Spurs have been linked with a move for Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman now the January transfer window is open for business. According to a report by TEAMtalk, the Serie A ace has emerged on their radar this winter. Football Insider claim he has a price tag of £50 million.

Lookman, 28, is under contract with his current club until June 2028 meaning he still has a couple of years left to run down still. He has been playing for the Italian side since joining them back in 2022 and is one of their key players. The attacker has scored 55 goals in 134 games in all competitions, 20 of which came in the last campaign.

The Nigeria international, who has 38 caps to his name, has played over 300 games in his career now and is an experienced player. He started out in the academy at Charlton Athletic and broke into their first-team as a youngster before Everton came calling. The London-born star has since gone on to have spells at RB Leipzig, Fulham and Leicester City.

Would Ademola Lookman suit Tottenham Hotspur?

Spurs have a vacancy in attack following Brennan Johnson’s sale to Crystal Palace. Therefore, a deal for Lookman would make sense. If he joined, he would fill the void left by Johnson’s exit and give Frank a much needed other option to pick from in his attacking department.

He has experience of playing in England and will be coming into his prime now. Lookman, who has before been branded ‘world class’, has proved himself at Atalanta and someone who likes to cut in on his right foot from the left. He should now test himself in the Premier League again and show people who he is all about.

Spurs need to add more firepower to their ranks over the coming weeks. They are lacking that cutting edge up front, hence their lowly league position, and they have to ensure that they get their recruitment right before the deadline on Monday 2nd February. If not, pressure could start to grow further on Frank and they may have another managerial hunt on their hands.

Lookman would be risk free addition based on the fact he knows the league already. He is from London as well so it wouldn’t take him too long to adapt. Furthermore, he might feel like he has a point to prove in this country still and Spurs would be able to provide him with a platform to show what he can.

Johnson’s exit also means that he would likely get plenty of game time, even if he does initially begin on the bench. Frank will want to see a reaction from his team against Bournemouth in their last outing. They failed to put their game against Sunderland to bed due to missed chances and were punished for that in the end.

Tottenham Hotspur are underperforming again this season in the Premier League and need some new faces

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Tottenham Hotspur need to add some more firepower to their ranks now the January transfer window is open for business. They have struggled to find consistency this season under Thomas Frank and pressure could start to grow on the former Brentford man if things don’t improve. The north London outfit find themselves positioned in 13th place in the Premier League table after 20 fixtures.

Spurs have the chance to bring in some signings over the coming weeks to freshen things up. Frank’s men are back in action on Wednesday with an away trip to AFC Bournemouth. They drew 1-1 at home with Sunderland last time out over the weekend.

Tottenham Hotspur linked with Manchester City attacker Omar Marmoush

Spurs have been linked with a move for Manchester City attacker Omar Marmoush this winter. According to TEAMtalk, they have made ‘enquiries’ about his availability. League rivals Aston Villa have also been credited with an interest in the report.

Marmoush, 26, would be a shrewd addition for Frank’s side if they managed to lure him down to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium over the next few weeks. He would give them more competition at the top end of the pitch and offer something different. In addition, he would fill the void left by Brennan Johnson’s departure to Crystal Palace.

The Egypt international, who has made 42 caps for his country to date, joined City back in January last year to bolster their attacking department. He has since made 40 appearances under the guidance of Pep Guardiola and has scored nine goals. However, only eight have come this season and he has struggled to hit the ground running. Therefore, the ex-Wolfsburg and Eintracht Frankfurt man well leave for a fresh challenge somewhere else and a change of scene and he isn’t expected to be short of suitors if made available.

Tottenham Hotspur should propose swap deal to Manchester City

Spurs may need to see off competition from Aston Villa in pursuit of Marmoush. Therefore, they should offer City a player in return to try and jump to the front of the queue. With that in mind, Destiny Udogie is someone who may take Guardiola’s fancy.

Reporter Fabrizio Romano claimed in April last year that he was on the Sky Blues’ radar. Nothing materialised in the end though and he has since stayed put where he is. Things have moved on now though and if they could swap him for Marmoush, that is something Frank needs to consider.

Udogie, 23, is no doubt a useful player for Spurs to have and likes to get involved in attacks from wing-back. They need to prioritise attacking reinforcements at this moment in time though and Marmoush is someone that would be ideal for them. If cutting ties with Udogie means they can land the pacey forward, they may have to bite the bullet and do it.

Marmoush has the speed and the flair to get fans off their seats and he showed last term that he can perform at the top level in England. Things haven’t worked out for him recently, mainly due to injury issues and competition for places in the North West and he may feel he has a point to prove now. A change of scene to Spurs would do him good and landing him is a no-brainer, even if it does mean losing Udogie in the process.

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The January transfer window is officially open, the first deals are already over the line, and to help you keep track of all the comings and goings, 3 Added Minutes are back with our regular round-up of the biggest and wildest new Premier League transfer rumours – starting with a pretty extraordinary rumour for Chelsea and Arsenal fans.

According to Caught Offside, Chelsea have “set their sights on potential transfer deals” for two players from immediate rivals in the upper echelons of the top-flight table. One of them – Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers – is a long-term target who has been linked with the Blues many times, but the other name is rather more surprising: Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri.

Chelsea are “really keen” on the 18-year-old winger, who has struggled for minutes this season with Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke both ahead of him in the pecking order. Apparently several “figures in the industry” have confirmed to Caught Offside that Chelsea’s interest is serious, although there’s no suggestion that an approach has been as of yet, or any word on how much they might be prepared to offer the Gunners.

Arsenal’s stance is, apparently, that Nwaneri “won’t be sold,” which isn’t surprising, although it’s suggested that they could sanction a loan to another club in the Premier League.

The 3AM Verdict: There’s just about no chance that Chelsea sign Nwaneri in the immediate future, but things change quickly in football and he’s certainly the kind of hugely promising young player that the Blues are happy to spend huge amounts of money on – so don’t be too shocked if this story ends up having some legs down the line. Not in January, mind.

Spurs make ‘concrete move’ for Brazilian wonderkid

Over to a story for Tottenham Hotspur supporters now – according to Sport Witness, Spurs have “made a concrete move” for 19-year-old left-back Souza, having “tested the waters” with an initial bid for the Santos starlet.

An official bid was launched in “recent days,” the article claims (citing sources within the Brazilian press) but was rejected due to falling short of Santos’ asking price. That price is, apparently, €17m (£14.75m) for the 70% share of the players’ economic rights that the club owns – suggesting a total fee in the region of £21m.

Spurs’ initial offer was “well below” the required mark, it’s claimed, and the gap in valuation is said to make a January deal “highly unlikely.” AC Milan and Chelsea are also said to have found negotiations challenging, with Santos holding firm. There’s no word on where the player would like to end up.

The 3AM Verdict: If a formal offer has indeed been made then that suggests that Spurs do indeed want to strike a deal this winter, and they have the PSR headroom to meet a high asking price if they want – so this may not be so hard to do before the end of January as the article implies. Still, there’s clearly a long road ahead.

Leeds ‘eye bargain move’ for Bundesliga star

Let’s wrap today’s digest up with a story from TeamTalk which reckons that Leeds United will “eye [a] bargain move” for Union Berlin defender Danilho Doekhi this winter – a player whose physical qualities and threat from set pieces have supposedly made him stand out as a transfer target as Leeds continue to press on with a switch to a 3-5-2 formation.

Doehki’s contract expires in the summer, which means that Leeds could get a bargain this January, as Union would “prefer a January sale” in order to get some transfer funds in – it’s suggested that the 27-year-old Dutchman could be worth around €13m (£11.5m) at most.

No formal offer has yet been made but Leeds are “hopeful of striking a deal” while deciding whether to pay up now or to wait to snap Doehki up on a free transfer in six months’ time. Apparently, the Whites are also debating whether to make a bid for AS Roma striker Artem Dovbyk and are one of four clubs to have been offered the striker.

The 3AM Verdict: Leeds have limited transfer funds and need several players this January, so we suspect that they’re more likely to offer a pre-contract deal to the Dutchman than to buy him outright now – but that will perhaps depend on how the rest of the window goes. If they do make a bid, it’s likely to be later in the window once other options have been exhausted.