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The future of Tottenham Hotspur appears as uncertain as that of any club in the Premier League at present, with the north London outfit just five points outside the bottom three and having endured a worrying slide down the Premier League table which led to the sacking of Thomas Frank.

Igor Tudor has arrived as the club’s head coach until the end of the season and is tasked with preventing Spurs from suffering arguably the most disastrous relegation in Premier League history. In terms of the size of club, at least, with the recent ‘big six’ appearing unbreakable until Spurs’ slide over the past two seasons.

If the unthinkable happens – or even if it doesn’t, but Spurs finish 15th and crash out of the Champions League – question marks will lie over the futures of several of the club’s biggest stars in the summer. Micky van de Ven has been linked with a move away, with Liverpool believed to be interested. Latest reports reveal that he is not the only Spurs star on the Reds’ radar.

Liverpool and Aston Villa could launch swoop for Lucas Bergvall

Reports by TEAMtalk state that Liverpool are ‘poised’ to join Aston Villa in the race for Lucas Bergvall, with both clubs thought to be monitoring the Swede’s situation amidst uncertainty in north London.

Villa are keeping a ‘close eye’ on the player and are reportedly ready to test Tottenham’s resolve with an offer for the 20-year-old midfielder, earmarked as one of the brightest prospects at Spurs. Unai Emery’s side are long-term admirers and reportedly made a surprise approach in January, which was swiftly knocked back. The move might appear more attractive in the summer, though, if Villa secure Champions League football and Spurs’ own league position leads to financial questions.

The stance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium thus far has been ‘clear in that he is not for sale’. But Villa and Liverpool appear to be ready to make a move despite this, with the Lilywhites set to demand a high-ball fee to deter suitors.

Bergvall a star of the present and future - but will it be at Spurs?

Six-cap Sweden international Bergvall signed for Spurs for a reported £8.5m from Djurgarden in 2024, featuring 45 times in his first season in England and winning Supporters’ Player of the Year as the north Londoners secured Europa League glory.

He has only featured 26 times this term, though, currently out with an ankle injury which is expected to keep him side-lined for a further six weeks. He was also often played out of position by former boss Frank, meaning his rapid development has stalled somewhat.

Tottenham view Bergvall as one of the top talents in Europe, something which has also been noted by Liverpool and Aston Villa. While Emery’s side might view the Sweden gem as the future of their midfield alongside experienced players such as John McGinn, Youri Tielemans and Douglas Luiz, Liverpool are constantly scouring the market for young players capable of stepping up and aiding the Reds in their quest to take back the Premier League title in the coming seasons.

Either destination offers its clear advantages and is arguably a more attractive proposition at present than the circus going on at Spurs. Bergvall evidently has supreme talent and might be best-placed to realise it elsewhere – though the Lilywhites will certainly make it difficult for the midfielder to be prised away from their grasp.

The latest Premier League transfer rumours rounded up - with news from Manchester United, Liverpool, Spurs, Fulham and more.

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While it may be a some time before clubs can buy and sell players again, the rumour mill isn’t taking a break – and with top-flight sides busy working on their plans for the next window, we’re back with our regular round-up of the biggest and wildest new Premier League transfer rumours, starting with a surprising story involving both Manchester United and Liverpool.

According to The Daily Mirror, United are “weighing up” a move for Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister, with the Argentine added to the Red Devils’ list of potential midfield targets ahead of the summer.

United remain interested in Elliot Anderson, Carlos Beleba and Adam Wharton, but are also considering Mac Allister amid “mounting” speculation that he could leave at the end of a difficult season for the former Brighton & Hove Albion man, who moved to Anfield for a reported £55m in 2023.

No player has moved directly between Manchester United and Liverpool since 1964 and the report admits that it would be a “huge task” for United to secure such a deal, with Liverpool’s view on Mac Allister’s future unknown. There is no suggestion that any discussions have taken place about a move, or any word on whether the player would even be open to it.

The 3AM Verdict: This is a very speculative article indeed with no details which suggest that a deal is remotely likely – at best, Mac Allister is just one name on a lengthy list of transfer candidates to be considered only if a deal becomes viable down the line. We would be surprised, to say the least, if he moved to Old Trafford this year.

Tottenham Hotspur ‘on the hunt’ for former Newcastle defender

Over to a story from TeamTalk now which alleges that Tottenham Hotspur are “on the hunt” for a former Newcastle and Bournemouth defender – Lloyd Kelly, who has established himself as a regular starter for Juventus since moving to Turin a little over a year ago.

With the future of both Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven in doubt, Spurs are said to be among multiple Premier League sides tracking Kelly, with Chelsea and Liverpool also mentioned as potential destinations for the 27-year-old, whose value appears to have rocketed since a disappointing spell at St. James’ Park.

Kelly’s asking price is now said to be “more than double” what it cost Juventus to sign him, with an Italian media source speculating that he would cost up to €50m (£43.5m). He doesn’t seem to be Spurs’ only defensive target, either – Caught Offside reckon that they’re also looking at Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rüdiger, who is set to be available on a free transfer at the end of June.

The 3AM Verdict: As with the Mac Allister story, what we’re really seeing is hints of the process of a shortlist being put together – Spurs may well be interested in Kelly, but he could just as easily end up being way down a lengthy list of targets. They’d certainly need to spend big, too, with Kelly going rather well with the Old Lady. A maybe.

Liverpool ‘send scouts’ to watch Fulham star

Let’s wrap things up for today with a story from Football Insider which claims that Liverpool have “sent scouts” to watch Fulham forward Kevin, with the Reds’ representatives apparently having been watching the Brazilian since November.

Kevin, who only signed for Fulham last summer in a £34.5m move, is said to be “catching the eyes” of elite sides, although Liverpool are the only team mentioned by name in the story.

It’s said that Fulham, for their part, “will certainly not let him go for a cut price” – although there is no suggestion that an asking price has been established, or indeed that any enquiries have been made, but apparently the Cottagers believe it will “not be long until the bids start coming in.”

The 3AM Verdict: There’s no detail at all here, and indeed nothing other than complete speculation that bigger sides might be interested because Kevin has found some form. Perhaps Liverpool have watched him, but we’ve not seen or heard anything to suggest that there is serious interest there as yet. A non-story, in our opinion.

Could London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham do battle for a top defensive signing this summer?

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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are likely to have different targets this summer but could go head-to-head over a transfer involving European giants Bayern Munich if a move becomes a possibility come the end of the season.

The Blues have started strongly under Liam Rosenior with eight wins in 11 matches in all competitions, a run which has seen the former Strasbourg boss tested across four different fronts already.

Tottenham, meanwhile, look dangerously close to a relegation battle at present and unlike last season, the fear is real this time with the likes of West Ham United, Leeds and Nottingham Forest fighting for their lives. Spurs have new head coach Igor Tudor at the helm until the end of the season and it will prove a challenging task for the former Juventus boss on his first time managing in England, amidst significant injury issues. If Spurs stay up come the end of the season – which currently is far from guaranteed – they may battle with their Stamford Bridge rivals for a crucial acquisition.

Chelsea & Tottenham Hotspur prepare to swoop for Kim Min-Jae this summer

Strengthening in defence is a crucial task for both Chelsea and Spurs this summer and according to reports, Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-Jae could be at the top of the list for both London clubs as they look to sign an experienced top-level player in the position.

Kim started and was a stand-out performer in Bayern’s 3-0 Bundesliga victory over Werder Bremen on Saturday but has found first-team minutes hard to come by under Vincent Kompany. Bayern insider Christian Falk told CFBayern that both Chelsea and Tottenham have ‘shown interest’ in Kim and have the South Korea centre-back on their shortlist. He has also previously been linked with Liverpool.

The 29-year-old is the most expensive Asian player in history after signing for Bayern from Napoli for £43m in 2023, having been an irreplaceable pillar in winning the Scudetto in his final campaign in Italy. But Kim is often third choice centre-back behind Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah at the back for Bayern, making 10 Bundesliga starts this season and just two in the Champions League.

Kim signing could be decisive - for both interested clubs

Chelsea are in need of an experienced head at the back, something that they have lacked since Thiago Silva departed the club in 2024. At 29, Kim would become the oldest player in the Blues’ squad at present and boasting league title wins in Italy, Germany and his native South Korea, certainly has the nous to get over the line under pressure which many members of the Blues’ youthful squad currently lack.

Spurs, meanwhile, boast a strong central defensive partnership in the shape of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero but retain fears of losing one of their star defenders in the near future. Their depth beyond the pair can be questioned and Kim would arrive as a first-team ready defender who is more than capable of stepping in to become first choice at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - while it goes without saying the success which fellow South Korean star Son Heung-min had at the club, both on the pitch but also drawing in legions of fans from his homeland.

Kim is not believed to be pushing for a move at present but if the right opportunity were to arrive and Bayern receive the right bid, it is more than possible that we will see the 29-year-old lining up in the Premier League in London come August. For which London club, remains to be seen.

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Newly-installed interim manager Igor Tudor will be given a baptism of fire at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend – his first game in charge will be a North London Derby, and one made even more challenging by an astonishing list of injuries to key players.

Winger Wilson Odobert became the latest first-team player to sustain a serious injury last week when he was hurt during the 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United which ultimately cost Thomas Frank his job, and the Frenchman is just one of 13 players who are either out or doubts for Sunday’s game against old foes Arsenal.

The good news is that some important players, including Pedro Porro and Richarlison, could be in line for a return – so with kick-off not far away, we’ve collected all of the latest Spurs injury news below along with the stricken players’ expected return dates when available.

Could Pedro Porro or Richarlison be available to face Arsenal?

Of the players with a chance of making it back to full health in time for the North London Derby, right-back Pedro Porro would perhaps be the most important. The Portuguese defender has missed Spurs’ last four matches with a hamstring injury sustained during the 2-2 draw with Burnley, but stands a chance of facing Arsenal.

Thomas Frank gave the Arsenal match as Porro’s target date before he left the club, saying that it was a “dream scenario” but that it “could happen.” There have not been any further updates on Porro’s condition since Frank was fired last week, meaning that he remains a doubt for the game as it stands.

When Tudor does provide an update on the many injuries he has inherited later this week, it will also be hoped that he has good news about leading goalscorer Richarlison, who also has a hamstring issue and hopes of playing in the derby.

As with Porro, it remains to be seen whether he will make it back to full fitness in time, but has every chance assuming he comes through training unscathed this week. As it stands, there have been no reports suggesting that January signing Conor Gallagher will be out despite appearing to sustain a knock against Newcastle last week. The England midfielder has reportedly never missed a professional match through injury.

How long will Spurs’ Wilson Odobert be out for?

Sadly, another player who sustained an injury against Newcastle will certainly be unavailable – young winger Wilson Odobert ruptured the ACL in his left knee and will undergo surgery before a lengthy lay-off. It’s far too early for a return date to be pencilled in, but he may not play again in 2026.

He becomes the third Spurs player to be ruled out by a serious knee injury, with James Maddison – another ACL victim – likely to be miss the rest of the season while significant setbacks in Dejan Kulusevski’s recovery means that he too could be out many more months. Before departing, Frank said of the Swede that he didn’t know whether he would play this season after initially being pegged for a Christmas comeback.

Other absentees include Mohammed Kudus, who is expected back at the end of March following a thigh injury, and Rodrigo Bentancur, who may miss the rest of the season with a hamstring problem.

Meanwhile, young midfielder Lucas Bergvall and veteran defender Ben Davies both have ankle injuries which will sideline them until mid-April, and elsewhere in defence Destiny Udogie (hamstring) and Kevin Danso (toe) will both be targeting a mid-March comeback. Spurs will also have to get by without Cristian Romero, who is suspended following his red card against Manchester United.

Tottenham Hotspur are searching for a new manager to replace Thomas Frank - and Roberto De Zerbi is among the favourites.

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Tottenham Hotspur find themselves at a crossroads once again following their decision to sack manager Thomas Frank after just eight months in the dugout.

Frank signed a three-year contract with the North London club to end a seven-year association with Brentford where had led the club to the top-flight for the first time since 1935 while consolidating the Bees’ position as a competitive outfit.

Many saw him as the ideal successor to Ange Postecoglou after a difficult season which saw the club finish thrive on the continent by winning the Europa League while plummeting to 17th position in the league. However, Frank was unable to get Spurs anywhere near the race for European qualification, and left with the club in 16th position and just five points above the drop zone.

Tottenham despite progressing to the round-of-16 in the Champions League are in serious danger of being one of the biggest shock relegations in English football history if things don’t improve quickly. And they are going to have to find a route out of danger with a limited number of players at their disposal due a growing injury list. But who can they appoint to turn their fortunes around?

Why Tottenham should resist the temptation to appoint Roberto De Zerbi

Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi resigned from his role as manager of Marseille just hours before Frank’s dismissal was confirmed, leading to immediate speculation linking him with the Tottenham job.

The well-travelled Italian has already taken charge of eight different clubs in his managerial career, but is perhaps best known for his work at Brighton where he helped the Seagulls finish sixth in 2022/23, marking the side’s highest ever top-flight finish.

In his first full season, he also led the club to the knockout stages of the Europa League, but failed to build on his initial success as the club dropped to 11th. He joined Marseille in 2024 and enjoyed a strong first season by leading the club to second and a return to the Champions League. However, he’s struggled to replicate those standards this term despite an impressive start to the season, with the club failing to qualify for the Champions League play-offs while dipping to fourth in the table.

De Zerbi has a good enough CV to secure a return to the Premier League, but whether he’d be the right for for Tottenham is a different argument entirely. For example throughout his managerial career, he’s often gone public about his dissatisfaction with the hierarchy. At Brighton he was critical of the club’s recruitment strategy and their philosophy of buying young prospects and selling them on for a profit in their mid-20s, something which chairman Tony Bloom didn’t like being played out in public.

While at Marseille, he threatened to walk on several occasions, and according to The Athletic in a heated row with his players told them: ‘You have no balls, you humiliated me tonight, you humiliated your club’.”

De Zerbi is a talented manager and a great tactician but perhaps not the man that Tottenham need in a difficult moment, particularly with his history of speaking out against the board which never helped the likes of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte in the past.

Mauricio Pochettino would be the ideal candidate for Tottenham

According to Miguel Delaney, Maurico Pochettino is the Tottenham board’s ideal candidate for the position.

The Argentine is the club’s most successful manager of the Premier League era and the last person to win universal support from every section of the Spurs fanbase. He spent five years at the club from 2014 to 2019 and is credited with leading them into the Champions League in four of his five full seasons in the dugout. Pochettino developed the likes of Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen and Jan Vertonghen among others, turning them into superstars over the course of half a decade.

He helped Spurs record their best ever points tally in a top-flight season in 2016/17, finishing second overall in the table while boasting both the most goals scored and the best defensive record. He finished the entirety of the final season at White Hart Lane - marking the club’s first unbeaten home record since 1965 - a stark contrast to where the club are currently at.

Pochettino regularly exceeded expectations while playing a front-foot, high-pressing, energetic brand of football which was both hugely entertaining and effective defensively. He even reached the Champions League final in his last campaign for the only time in the club’s history.

Bringing in the Argentine in the summer would provide a huge lift for supporters of the football club and potentially get the team moving in the right direction.

There’s a strong chance that he’ll be available after the World Cup this summer. However, his commitments to the USA mean in the interim the club may need to find a suitable short-term option to keep the team in the league and give the Argentine a platform to move forward.

Tottenham Hotspur are searching for a new manager to replace Thomas Frank, following an eight-match winless run in the Premier League.

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Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-1 defeat at home to an out-of-form Newcastle United side proved to be the final nail in the coffin of Thomas Frank’s eight-month stint in charge of the Lilywhites.

The 52-year-old signed a three-year contract when he replaced Ange Postecoglou at the end of last season, following his impressive seven-year-spell at Brentford, but has struggled to pick up results in his new game particularly when playing at home.

They have just two home league wins all season, with the loss against the Magpies marking their seventh home league defeat of the campaign. The atmosphere around the ground in recent weeks has been particularly vitriolic, with fans once again aiming chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” towards their manager as the prospect of a relegation battle begins to become a reality.

Frank leaves Spurs in 14th position following an eight-match winless run in the Premier League, which stretches all the way back to December last year. They are just five points away from West Ham in 18th position and face the prospect of a North London derby against Arsenal and an away trip to Fulham in their next two matches.

Tottenham are already working on contingency plans to find a successor to Frank as the club continue to try and juggle the demands of a European campaign with a relegation battle. Here we take a look at the leading candidates to replace Frank as things stand.

Roberto De Zerbi emerges as frontrunner for Tottenham job

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Roberto De Zerbi’s decision to resign from Marseille in the wake of their 5-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain came just hours before Tottenham’s decision to sack Frank leading to speculation that a return to the Premier League could be on the cards.

The former Brighton boss joined Marseille as head coach in 2024 after two seasons at the Amex, including a sixth placed finish in 2022/23 which remains the best ever season in the club’s history. He led Marseille to a second placed finish in his first term in charge and restored the club back into the Champions League. His team started this campaign brightly but have experienced a challenging period in his final months in charge after falling short in Europe and dropping down to fourth in the Ligue 1 standings.

The timing of his departure from Marseille and the widespread admiration for his work in Premier League circles has made him an obvious early favourite - with some bookmakers providing odds as short as 5/4 that he takes the job.

Mauricio Pochettino comeback could be in the works

Former Spurs boss Pochettino is arguably the only manager in the last decade that’s unlocked the true potential of the football club, leading them to their highest ever points tally in 2016/17 and a Champions League final in 2018/19 in what would prove to be his final season in charge.

Pochettino has done well at most of the clubs he’s been at since - leading PSG to a domestic treble in his one term in charge and helping Chelsea to a sixth placed finish and a League Cup final in one season at Stamford Bridge - marking a major improvement from the 12th placed finish the year before his arrival.

The Argentine, however, isn’t likely to be a feasible option until the summer due to his role as USA national team boss as he prepares to lead the host nation into a World Cup campaign. Should Spurs opt for an interim manager with a permanent replacement in the summer, however, he becomes a feasible candidate. Odds of 5/1 have been offered.

Oliver Glasner could consider a new challenge - but former Liverpool man could be a wildcard

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has already confirmed that he’ll be leaving Selhurst Park when his contract expires in the summer.

The Austrian, who led Frankfurt to Europa League glory before relocating to London, led the Eagles to their first ever major trophy by winning the FA Cup last season. He’s Premier League proven, has a history of improving stars like Marc Guehi, Jean-Phillipe Mateta and Daniel Munoz - and could potentially be a great fit. 12/1 are the best early odds - curiously, longer than the likes of Xavi Hernandez and Marco Silva, another rival coach who could be in the running if he decides to leave Fulham.

Former Tottenham and Liverpool striker Robbie Keane is also one of the top names with the bookmakers. The ex- Republic of Ireland frontman played 306 times for the Lilywhites across two spells, scoring 122 goals, while winning the League Cup in 2008.

He’s currently the manager of Hungarian champions Ferencváros, who won the league last season. Keane also previously won the league and cup double with Maccabi Tel Aviv and has held coaching roles with Leeds and Republic of Ireland. Odds vary wildly on Keane’s appointment - between 3/1 and 10/1 at the time of publishing.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly rejuvenated their interest in a striker they nearly signed four years ago.

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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly emerged as one of the leading contenders to sign highly-rated striker Dusan Vlahovic in the summer transfer window.

Vlahovic was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in the past. In January 2022, during his time at Fiorentina, he became one of Mikel Arteta’s main striker targets for Arsenal and was also considered as an option for former Tottenham boss Antonio Conte before making a blockbuster £66.6m move to Juventus.

The 26-year-old Juventus frontman is out-of-contract in the summer and is understood to be considering a fresh challenge after spending the last four-and-a-half seasons of his career in Turin. Could he end up in North London?

Dusan Vlahovic transfer latest amid Spurs, Chelsea & Newcastle links

Carlo Pellegatti, a well-renowned football journalist in Italy, says Tottenham are among the clubs in pole position to land Vlahovic on a free transfer when his contract expires. He told IlMilanista that “Chelsea and Tottenham, and therefore England, could be in pole position for Dusan Vlahovic’s future,” tallying with a handful of recent reports.

Vlahovic has scored a combined total of 90 goals in Serie A throughout his career, making him one of the most lethal finishers in the division in recent years. Naturally signing him for free would be a huge coup for any interested clubs, but it’s worth noting that it’s likely to cost them a lot in terms of wages and signing-on fees, which he feels will stop AC Milan and his former boss Massimo Allegri from entering the race.

Pellegatti added: “I’m not surprised, because his agent’s commission demands are very high. He himself wants a signing bonus. The financial negotiations are very complicated and, in my opinion, excessive for Milan at this time.”

Why Vlahovic could be an excellent signing for Spurs

Spurs are currently enduring a challenging season, with the uncertainty surrounding the future of manager Thomas Frank dominating the headlines.

They’ve struggled with squad depth, injuries and the demands of European football. They’ve notably struggled to score goals on a regular basis due to the disappointing goal record of Randal Kolo Muani, who’s struggled since his loan move from PSG.

Dominic Solanke has shown some signs of promise since returning from a five-month lay off, but there’s also uncertainty surrounding Richarlison’s long-term role with the club with next season marking the final year of his deal. It therefore would make sense for them to sign a player of Vlahovic’s ilk. The Serbian is renowned for his immense physicality at 6ft3, is technically gifted and has proven consistently that he can score goals.

He’s had a subdued season under new manager Luciano Spalletti following the club’s decision to put their trust in new striker Jonathan David and the Serbian’s recent abductor injury which has kept him out since early December.

Vlahovic has only scored six times in 17 matches this term, including only three in 13 Serie A matches. However, it’s worth noting that for most of his career up until recently he’s been one of Italy’s top goalscorers - winning the Striker of the Year award in 2023/24 and making the Team of the Season two seasons earlier.

He has all the makings of a striker that could thrive in the Premier League and should get more gametime at Tottenham than he would at Chelsea, who already have Joao Pedro and Liam Delap along with Nicolas Jackson, who could return to the team’s plans under Liam Rosenior following his loan move from Bayern Munich.

Newcastle have also been mentioned as an alternative contender but it likely depends on whether they choose to keep the faith with players like club-record signing Nick Woltemade and No.9 Yoane Wissa after their recent slump in form.

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to strengthen in the summer after another underwhelming season - and could be targeting one of American football’s biggest stars.

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly weighing up a stunning summer move for former Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic as they aim to assemble a team that can once again compete in the upper echelons of English football.

The Lillywhites are currently experiencing a challenging campaign under manager Thomas Frank, with rampant speculation about the Danes future dominating the headlines in recent months. Frank hasn’t hit the ground running in North London and his team are languishing in 15th position - and are at risk of being sucked into a relegation battle if results and performances don’t improve in the near future.

Christian Pulisic could return to the Premier League this summer

Italian outlet Calciomercato reports that Spurs, Manchester United and Arsenal are all battling it out to sign American star Pulisic, who has established himself as arguably one of the best wingers in Serie A for AC Milan.

Tottenham feel they need greater creativity out wide after struggling this season due to notable injuries to Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and most recently Mohamed Kudus - while recent signings such as Xavi Simons and Mathys Tel have failed to settle in and start living up to their lofty billings.

Frank’s side have only scored 35 times in 25 matches this season while they sit 14th in the Premier League table in terms of XG, with supporters often criticising the team’s brand of football which has failed to capture the imagination of supporters in the same way that Ange Postecoglou (when he first joined) or Mauricio Pochettino managed to do in North London.

Would Pulisic be a good fit for Tottenham?

Should Frank remain at the club - amid reports of a shock return for Pochettino - then it would make sense for the club to try and target someone of Pulisic’s ilk.

The 27-year-old is at the peak of his career and is a much more well rounded footballer than the one fans became accustomed to during his time in England with Chelsea. Pulisic, who moved to Stamford Bridge in 2019, spent four years of his career in West London, making a combined total of 145 appearances while registering 26 goals and 21 assists.

He had some great moments including scoring against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the Champions League semi-final and even appearing as a substitute in the final win against Manchester City. The 82-time international also got nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award in his debut season. However, he lacked consistency, struggled with injuries and never fully lived up to the hype of being the next Eden Hazard.

He certainly wasn’t a flop, but it’d also be a little bit of an exaggeration to label him a complete success but that wasn’t entirely his fault due to the turbulent nature of the club at the time with a takeover and numerous managerial changes. However, he’s taken his game to new heights in Italy, scoring 42 and assisting 25 in 120 games, including eight goals in 16 matches this term.

He’s a fan favourite at the San Siro, can play on both wings and through the middle as a central attacking midfielder, and would instantly improve Tottenham if he joined. TEAMtalk adds that Pochettino, who’s mooted for a possible return to Tottenham, is a big admirer of Pulisic having managed him at international level.

He said recently: “Christian is a great player. We can say he is the most important player for the national team. He has to compete each week at Milan. We are so happy when he provides goals and assists.”

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Two of the Premier League’s most out-of-form sides collide this weekend as Tottenham Hotspur prepare to host Newcastle United in North London.

Tottenham are still waiting for their first league win of 2026 in a run which stretches back seven matches, with the team’s last three points coming in an away game at Crystal Palace on 28th December.

However, the Lillywhites have to go back even further to 2nd December for their last home victory. That was a 2-0 win over Brentford and only the club’s second win in front of their own supporters since Thomas Frank’s arrival.

Overall, Tottenham have the worst home record of any team outside the bottom three, but it’s worth noting that their opponents Newcastle have also struggled with travel sickness away from the North East - winning just two of their 12 games on the road this term.

Both teams have struggled with the demanding fixture schedule that comes with Champions League football, and for Tottenham in particular injuries as was the case last season, have been a huge hurdle to try and overcome.

Here’s how many players Tottenham are likely to be without against Newcastle, and when they are scheduled to return to action.

Pedro Porro and Djed Spence injury latest

Tottenham are extremely short on options at full-back. Pedro Porro is nursing a thigh injury, which has ruled him out for the last two league matches. He’s expected to miss a fair few matches but could return for the North London derby at the end of February.

Djed Spence is slightly closer to full fitness in his journey back from a calf problem. He’s targeting a return against Newcastle United tomorrow and is likely to make the matchday squad.

Destiny Udogie, however, won’t be available. The Italian defender picked up a thigh injury against Manchester United. The full extent of the issue remains unclear at this point and it’s likely that Frank will have an update later in the week.

Kevin Danso has also been ruled out with a foot injury. He has missed the last two league matches, while fans continue to wait for an update on how long he’ll be out for.

Ben Davies won’t be involved either due to an ankle injury which is likely to require surgery. He’s expected to be back involved by April in what could be his final months as a Tottenham player.

All of this makes Cristian Romero's red card against Manchester United even more frustrating for Frank and his team, as they try to assemble a backline that can keep Newcastle at bay and prevent the £125m pair of Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa causing them problems despite their poor recent form.

Richarlison and Mohamed Kudus latest

Richarlison, who has dreams of playing for Brazil in the World Cup, has been absent with a hamstring injury for the last four league matches. He’ll miss a fair few matches in February but is targeting a return for the Arsenal match later this month.

Mohammed Kudus is further back in his rehabilitation journey after sustaining a thigh issue which is likely to rule him out until April. Lucas Bergvall also has a similar timeline on his recovery from an ankle issue while Rodrigo Bentancur is unlikely to be back from his thigh issue until May.

Timelines on Dejan Kulusevski’s return still haven’t been revealed while James Maddison looks set to miss the remainder of the season with an ACL problem.

The latest Premier League transfer rumours, including updates from Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham

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After a fairly quiet January transfer window, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are both thought to be actively working on ways to improve their squads for next season.

Newcastle failed to make a single signing in the window despite seeming to have money at their disposal after the high-profile sale of Alexander Isak. Instead they’ve opted to gamble with the squad they have despite their underwhelming start and growing injury list.

Tottenham did delve into the market to land Conor Gallagher and Souza in the window, but were still publicly criticised by their captain Cristian Romero for a lack of activity.

Both clubs have been fairly vocal about their desire to challenge for the best honours and may look to use the summer window as a way of bridging the gap.

Football Insider understands Newcastle United are looking at Dusan Vlahovic as a potential target amid uncertainty surrounding his future at Juventus. While reports from the same outlet have also earmarked Tottenham as rival contenders.

What next for Dusan Vlahovic?

Serbian forward Vlahovic, a one-time target for Arsenal in January 2022 before a blockbuster move to Juventus, has long been regarded as one of the best goal scorers in Italian football.

He’s got an overall record of 90 goals in 215 Serie A matches across spells with Fiorentina and Juventus but in recent months has struggled for first team opportunities in Turin.

The 26-year-old, who is set to become a free agent in the summer, has fallen behind Jonathan David in the pecking order, and has played just 17 matches all season, scoring six goals.

He’s appeared in the majority of those as a substitute and is currently nursing an abductor injury. Vlahovic is likely to be on the move this summer.

The 3AM verdict: Football Insider reports that Newcastle and Tottenham are both in contention to sign Vlahovic but the problem both clubs face is that the player reportedly wants guaranteed Champions League football which neither club looks likely to achieve.

At Newcastle they already have Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade although neither have been convincing recently whereas Tottenham have Dominic Solanke and Richarlison.

For either club to sign the striker they’d likely need to let at least one go and drastically improve their league form to convince the player that it’s the right move to join. Chelsea could also reportedly enter the mix.

Fulham re-open talks to land £28m striker

Fulham haven’t given up plans to sign Ricardo Pepi despite seeing a deal to sign the PSV striker collapse in January, according to TEAMtalk.

The capital side were reportedly willing to pay around £28m to sign the USA international but failed to get the deal over the line due to them having limited time to find a replacement.

Pepi is out with a broken arm meaning he wouldn’t have been able to contribute much to Fulham at the moment anyway until March if he had joined.

However, a deal in the summer could still be on the cards, giving PSV more time to find a replacement, while Fulham would also be able to integrate the player into the setup over pre-season.

The 3AM verdict: Raul Jimenez has been a reliable goalscorer for Fulham in recent months, but at 34-years-of-age is likely to be playing his final season with the club next term, while Rodrigo Muniz has struggled to build on his hot streak of two seasons ago due to injuries.

Fulham need another striker moving forward and on paper Pepi seems a good target. He’s scored 27 goals across all competitions since the start of last season, boasts a solid record of 13 goals in 34 caps for USA at international level, and aged 23, should still have his best years ahead of him.