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Thomas Frank will be desperate for a response from his Tottenham team after two disappointing performances.

Spurs were lucky to secure a 2-2 draw with Bodo/Glimt after snatching a point in their last Premier League encounter with Wolves.

Frank’s side travel to Leeds United in their next match, and it has been a fixture packed with controversy.

However, if the Lilywhites can beat Daniel Farke’s men at Elland Road, they will break two records on Saturday.

Tottenham can break Elland Raod record with four goals and a win

Frank will have to make do without Dominic Solanke on Saturday after it was revealed that he has undergone minor surgery on his ankle.

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The Dane would surely love to rotate his forwards, but has been unable to do so because of Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani’s injuries.

However, if the North London outfit can find their scoring boots, then they will do something that has never been achieved at Leeds’ home.

The Peacocks have shipped four goals in each of their last two Premier League home games against Spurs.

Furthermore, no side has ever scored four goals in three successive away matches at Elland Road.

Spurs have never won three consecutive games at Elland Road

Tottenham came from behind against Brighton to secure a valuable point in their last Premier League away outing.

While a meeting with a promoted side used to be an enticing one, that is very different this year, given what Leeds, Sunderland, and Burnley have achieved.

Indeed, the Elland Road outfit are yet to lose a game at home and have only shipped two goals, both of which came in their last match against Bournemouth.

However, if the Lilywhites do prevail in Yorkshire, then it will be a third successive win at Leeds’ home, and that is something they have never achieved.

While it feels incredibly unlikely that Frank’s men will score four goals away from home, they have to be eyeing a much-needed win.

Tottenham could be about to launch a move for Conor Gallagher in the January transfer window.

The former Chelsea star is being heavily linked with a return to the Premier League just over a year since he left his homeland to join Atletico Madrid.

Gallagher is a long-term target for Tottenham, who are continuing to show an interest in the midfielder after they were also lurking in the summer.

The talk surrounding the midfielder’s future won’t go away, and Thomas Frank and Co. could be ready to take action as soon as the winter window opens up.

Conor Gallagher wants London return amid Tottenham interest

Tottenham’s interest in Gallagher has prompted Atletico to toughen their stance regarding a potential sale of the England international.

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The Spanish capital club have now outlined that they will not entertain the idea of losing their star for anything less than £52million, given his perceived importance to their project.

The Lilywhites are expected to launch an attempt to sign him this winter, but they will have to make it worthwhile for Diego Simeone and Co.

However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the Lilywhites should not be put off by the asking price for Gallagher from the La Liga giants.

“I’d certainly pay £52m for Gallagher,” King said.

“Tottenham think they’ll need another central midfield player, especially one of his quality.

“Why would Atletico want to sell him if he’s been doing quite well? At that price, he must have been doing quite well.

“Is it because he’s fed up with trying to learn Spanish? Maybe he wants to come back to London, that could be the reason.

“I think maybe the novelty of living in Madrid may have worn off. They like foreign players to learn the language, maybe he’s finding that a difficult part of settling in.”

Gallagher signing would give Spurs excellent midfield depth

Tottenham are hopeful that Rodrigo Bentancur will pen a new deal at the club in the near future, and they are also keen to turn Joao Palhinha’s loan move into a permanent one as soon as possible.

When you throw in the ever-improving youthful duo of Lucas Bergvall and Pape Sarr, Frank is blessed with some quality options in the middle of the park.

However, given that he wants to play a three-man midfield in N17, another top-level addition would be ideal in order to ease rotation as the Lilywhites look to compete on all fronts.

Gallagher is an impressive player, and his engine would be invaluable to Spurs and their style of play.

If they could get their hands on him in January, then it would round off an excellent unit in the middle of the park.

Tottenham will be aiming to continue their unbeaten away record this season in the Premier League as they head to Leeds United on Saturday.

Tottenham drew 2-2 against Bodo Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday as Thomas Frank’s side fought back from two goals down.

Tottenham’s trip to face Leeds at Elland Road will offer difficulties for Spurs as the West Yorkshire side are unbeaten at home this season.

Tottenham could only draw against Wolves in their last Premier League outing, but go into the game with relative confidence after the midweek fightback in Europe.

Tottenham News rounds up everything that you need to know ahead of the game.

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Form Guide

Spurs: D, D, W, D, W

Leeds: D, W, L, W, L

Team News

Dominic Solanke will be missing for Tottenham after ankle surgery as the striker has not played since Spurs defeated Manchester City in August.

Frank opted to rotate his squad against Bodo Glimt but still subbed on the likes of Mohamed Kudus and Xavi Simons in an attempt to snatch a point.

Randal Kolo Muani is close to a return for Tottenham, but the Frenchman will still have to wait for his Premier League debut.

The hosts come into the game having rested in midweek, but goalkeeper Lucas Perri remains injured until after the international break, meaning Karl Darlow will start in net for Daniel Farke’s side. Dan James is also sidelined after sustaining an ankle injury.

Likely lineups

Tottenham: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Palhinha, Bergvall, Kudus, Simons, Richarlison

Leeds: Darlow, Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson, Longstaff, Ampadu, Stach, Gnonto, Calvert-Lewin, Okafor.

Prediction: Leeds United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur

The past two times both sides faced each other, both matches were high-scoring affairs.

Rodrigo Bentancur scored a late double in November 2022 to seal a famous win, and Spurs ran rampant at Elland Road in a 4-1 victory on the final day of the 2022-23 season.

Whenever these two meet, it usually makes quite a spectacle for the neutral, and Saturday will likely be no different.

With that considered, Tottenham News predicts Spurs will grab a 2-2 draw in West Yorkshire as Leeds will no doubt put up a firm resistance at their historic fortress.

Tottenham tried desperately to land a quality creative midfielder in the summer transfer window.

With James Maddison out injured for the long haul, efforts were made to bring in Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, but to no avail.

In the end, Simons arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium despite reported interest from London rivals Chelsea.

However, after just a handful of appearances for the Lilywhites, did the North London club make a mistake in signing Simons?

Gabby Agbonlahor blasts Xavi Simons in extraordinary rant

Simons did little to inspire against Wolves and was hooked on 78 minutes after a forgettable display.

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The Netherlands international was then benched against Bodo/Glimt, but did show glimpses when he came on as a substitute.

However, former Aston Villa striker Agbonlahor has not been impressed with the start the 22-year-old has made in North London.

“Simons, I’m not sure about,” Agbonlahor said while speaking on talkSPORT on 1 October.

“It’s early on, we don’t want to judge players after five, six games, but I’m really not sure about him, mate.”

Andy Goldstein replied: “I’ve seen a bit of him to say he’s a decent player, but he’s still young right? When you’ve got to adjust to life in the Premier League, it’s a big ask.”

Agbonlahor: “You know, sometimes mate, you see a player and you’re like ‘oh okay, I like him, yeah yeah I like what he’s about’, but I watch Simons and I’m like ‘ooo he’s on the floor, doesn’t seem rapidly quick’ when I watch him as well.

“And I look at the fee that they’ve paid for him, could rise to £65million with add-ons. He needs to be affecting games sooner or later.

“You can’t just not look at players like him and start ‘ooh Gyokeres hasn’t scored enough or Sesko hasn’t done this’, we have to look at the same energy for players like Simons. He’s been brought in as a marquee signing.”

Indeed, given the hefty, you would have to think that Simons will come in for more intense scrutiny if performances don’t pick up.

Tottenham must remain patient with Xavi Simons

Micky Van de Ven revealed is helping Simons behind the scenes, with every little detail he possibly can.

Indeed, the forward will need all the help he can get if he is to improve, but the onus must be on himself to start delivering.

Much has been made of Thomas Frank’s decision to play him out wide, with hordes calling for Simons to play centrally.

However, the 22-year-old needs to get more involved in play and showcase the talent that he has demonstrated with previous clubs.

Of course, it is far too early to suggest that Simons is a flop and he must be afforded time to develop in the Premier League.

Although given his price tag, the vultures are bound to start circling if he doesn’t improve fast.

Tottenham’s most memorable Premier League wins v Leeds: Seven-goal thriller and Teddy Sheringham hat-trick

Tottenham have been involved in several memorable fixtures against this weekend’s Leeds United in the past.

Tottenham travel to Elland Road as favourites as they look to extend their unbeaten run in the league to three games.

Joao Palhinha was the hero against Wolverhampton Wanderers as he bagged a late goal to claim a point for Thomas Frank‘s side, but another tough test awaits as Leeds remain unbeaten at home in the league this year.

After Tottenham’s Champions League draw against Bodo Glimt in Norway, Spurs demonstrated their resilience by fighting back from two goals down to seal a point.

Ahead of Saturday’s clash, Tottenham Hotspur News looks back at some classic clashes between the two sides over the years.

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Rodrigo Bentancur late double claims emphatic win

Rodrigo Bentancur was the hero in this clash as the Uruguayan scored twice in the final 10 minutes to snatch a 4-3 victory for the Lilywhites.

Leeds went in front three times during the match, but Spurs proved to have the better of the visiting side as they claimed all three points.

Tyler Adams was sent off for the visitors in the 87th minute to give the crowd even more entertainment in an end-to-end game.

This was Harry Kane’s final season in North London before making a move to Bayern Munich in the summer.

Teddy Sheringham enacts revenge in thrashing at White Hart Lane

During the first season of the Premier League – in which Leeds were the reigning champions of the old Division One – Spurs ran rampant against the West Yorkshire side in February 1993.

In both sides’ first-ever Premier League match, Leeds embarrassed Spurs 5-0 as Eric Cantona claimed a hat-trick for the home side, but Tottenham dished out their revenge in a 4-0 victory at White Hart Lane.

Teddy Sheringham scored a hat-trick for the hosts, and Neil Ruddock also scored to seal a famous win.

Spurs finished their first Premier League season in eighth and amassed a total of 59 points.

Son Heung-min nets his 100th Spurs goal

During the COVID era of football, Tottenham claimed a comprehensive 3-0 win against Leeds behind closed doors in January 2021.

Spurs legend Son Heung-min, who recently left Tottenham for Los Angeles FC, scored his 100th goal for the club as both sides faced each other in a league fixture for the first time since 2004.

Although the Lilywhites secured all three points, their afternoon was tarnished as Matt Doherty was sent off for the hosts in stoppage time.

In the reverse fixture, Leeds defeated Tottenham 3-1 in a game that massively dented Spurs’ hopes of Champions League football.

The Lilywhites have scored eight times in their last two games at Elland Road and will hope to create another memorable one on Saturday.

Tottenham fans will be shaking their heads at what Bernardo Silva has said about a former Spurs star.

Tottenham have already encountered Silva on their pitch in Spurs’ win over Manchester City in the Premier League.

Palhinha showed precisely why Tottenham signed him from Bayern Munich over the summer, while Brennan Johnson put up the same goalscoring display fans have grown to love.

However, most supporters will be raising an eyebrow at the Portuguese attacker’s latest observation.

Bernardo Silva pokes fun at Eric Dier for ‘diving’

Eric Dier joined Bayern Munich from Spurs on a permanent move in the summer of 2024 after a successful loan spell at the German club.

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This comes after Harry Kane moved to the Bundesliga side in 2023, with there already being suggestions that Kane could leave Bayern to rejoin Tottenham this summer.

The defensive-minded player transferred to Ligue 1 side Monaco over the summer, with his second UEFA Champions League game with the club ending in a 2-2 draw to City.

Dier won and scored a last-minute penalty for the French side, to which Silva joked to TNT Sports on 1 October, was a result of a dive.

He said: “I would have to watch it now….Dier, he’s known for diving.”

The jest from Silva was an ironic one, given he was close to becoming the first Premier League player to be retrospectively charged for diving in 2017.

This came after a 3-0 win for City over Burnley, where Sergio Aguero netted an opening penalty, won by Silva, after Nick Pope was judged to have caught his right foot after poking the ball away.

While former Burnley boss Sean Dyche claimed the Man City star had “cheated”, a three-person panel deemed he was not guilty of simulation.

The iconic Bryan Mbeumo incident

Tottenham fans have been on the receiving end of several dive attempts from opposing players, but none as iconic as Bryan Mbeumo.

Indeed, the right-winger attempted to win a penalty for his side from Fraser Forester on 26 December 2022. However, the referee was quick to show him a yellow for simulation.

While almost three years ago, the Mbeumo incident is still fresh in the minds of Spurs supporters.

Tottenham face a tricky test to return to winning ways when they visit Leeds United on Saturday afternoon.

Spurs somehow rescued a 2-2 draw against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League despite a pitiful performance.

Thomas Frank’s side are without a win in their last two league games, having come back to draw with Brighton and Wolves.

With a trip to Elland Road in the offing, Tottenham News provides the key information for supporters ahead of the match.

Ticket information for Leeds United vs Tottenham

Away tickets are always hard to come by and are no longer available for Tottenham’s return to Premier League action.

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The North London club were allocated 2,916 tickets for the occasion, which kicks off at 12:30pm on Saturday.

Tickets were priced at £28 for juniors aged 15 and under, while adult tickets were £30.

Tottenham fans will be able to purchase tickets for future away games in the Premier League via the club’s official website, but season ticket holders will always take priority when it comes to the allocation.

Tottenham fans can expect rain and strong winds for Leeds United clash

Spurs supporters who managed to secure a ticket should pack their raincoats for the trip to Elland Road.

The Met Office are reporting temperatures of 13 degrees Celsius around kick-off, with light showers expected throughout the afternoon.

However, it will feel cooler in Yorkshire as temperatures are expected to feel more like nine degrees Celsius.

Wind gusts are expected to reach highs of 48mph during the game, with Storm Amy set to affect conditions at Elland Road.

Elland Road travel information

Supporters wanting to travel by coach can still purchase tickets through Big Green Coach, which is the North London club’s official supplier.

There are several pick-up points along the way where fans can board, including Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Lee Valley Tesco, and Newport Pagnell Service Station.

Return tickets are priced at £53, with details of pick-up times included on the website.

For those aiming to drive, there are several car parking options within walking distance of the stadium, including a park and ride option near Elland Road.

Fans can travel faster by train with direct service from London King’s Cross to Leeds via LNER, with journeys expected to take between two and two and a half hours.

Everything we know as Dominic Solanke provides new Tottenham injury update

Dominic Solanke’s absence has been felt by Tottenham as fans eagerly await his return.

Richarlison had a strong start to the season for Tottenham, but has since entered a slump.

Meanwhile, Solanke netted 16 goals and provided eight assists for the Lilywhites last season. This consistent display is something Tottenham fans have missed as of late.

As a result, most supporters will be counting down the days until he returns to action.

Dominic Solanke confirms successful surgery on ankle injury

Solanke has been sidelined for Tottenham since Spurs’ win over Manchester City with an ankle injury.

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Spurs supporters were hopeful that he wouldn’t be away for long. However, Thomas Frank later confirmed Solanke has undergone surgery to aid the recovery process on 29 September.

This came after fans were confused about Solanke’s absence from Tottenham training before their second UEFA Champions League game, where Tottenham would later draw to Bodo/Glimt.

Frank said: “Dom has got that ankle issue that’s been bothering him for a little while so now it’s time to make a minor surgery.

“It’s a small procedure, so that will mean he’s not ready for [Bodo/Glimt]. We will have more news about timeframes after the international break, but I don’t expect it to be long.”

Solanke has since provided an update of his own via his Instagram story on 1 October, where he confirmed the surgery was a success.

He said: “The last few months have been very frustrating as I’ve tried everything possible to try and push through my ankle issue before taking the option of surgery.

“None of this managed to solve the problem, so we had to go ahead with minor surgery, which I underwent this morning. It was all successful, so hopefully I’ll be back on the pitch in the very near future.”

Frank has attempted to fill the void he has left with Mathys Tel and Richarlison, but his clinical nature has been missed. As such, both fans and his teammates will be hoping he returns soon.

How long is Dominic Solanke expected to be out?

Frank was clear that Tottenham would know more about how long Solanke will be sidelined after in international break, which commences on 6 October.

There is no way to know for certain, but most individuals return to their former activities after eight to 12 weeks, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

This would see the striker sidelined until the end of November at the earliest, and may not return until mid-December at worst.

How many games could Dominic Solanke miss?

Solanke is already ruled out for Spurs’ game against Leeds and could be sidelined for up to 15 games if he returns in the middle of December.

This would see him miss key matches against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup and Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal in the Premier League.

He would also be unavailable for several Champions League fixtures, including Spurs’ confrontation against PSG at the Parc des Princes.

While it seems daunting, having a fit and healthy Solanke for the rest of the season could be worth the hassle.

Brooklyn Earick has been heavily linked with a potential takeover at Tottenham in recent days.

The American businessman is showing a strong interest in buying the Lilywhites, with speculation surrounding the club changing hands in the near future refusing to go away.

Earick could make Tottenham one of the world’s richest clubs with his prospective £4.5billion investment, but ENIC and the Lewis family have been reluctant to entertain the idea of a potential sale so far.

The situation is continuing to play out amid Spurs’ opening to the new Premier League season, but events could be about to come to a head imminently.

The Lewis family will only sell Tottenham for over £5.5bn

Earick is preparing a formal bid for Tottenham, which could potentially arrive by the end of this week.

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The 41-year-old has assembled a team of backers to help fund his imminent offer, and is pledging a huge investment of £1.2bn into the playing squad in N17.

The Tottenham hierarchy have swatted away any talk of a potential takeover in recent weeks, but it remains to be seen exactly how they will approach the prospect of Earick.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that it will take a fee of at least £5.5bn in order to tempt Joe Lewis and Co. into a sale.

“The Lewis’ thinking on this will be ‘make us an offer that we can’t refuse,” King said.

“Obviously, things are in the pipeline somewhere, because I would imagine that one of the criteria would have been that anyone who wanted to buy the club would have wanted (Daniel) Levy out of the door.

“That’s obviously happened, so I would imagine that there could be some movement in the next couple of months, and Tottenham could be sold.

“But it will have to be the right price, and it will have to be a price that makes the Lewis family say ‘that’s it.’

“They aren’t going to let that club go for what is being offered at the moment. It’s got to go up to a minimum of £5.5bn, I would have thought.”

Daniel Levy would profit from Spurs sale

It’s now been almost a month since Daniel Levy departed Tottenham, but he will still have a huge interest in events in the boardroom in N17 in the coming weeks.

The Lilywhites’ former executive chairman still owns a stake of just under 30% in ENIC, who are Spurs’ majority shareholder.

As a result, football finance expert Kieran Maguire has estimated that his shares in Tottenham could be worth around £800million, meaning he would receive a eye-watering pay day if a deal does go through.

Levy can no longer influence things at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but he may be quietly hoping for a sale to go through in the background.

Xavi Simons may have thought that a Tottenham place was his after his impressive debut against West Ham.

However, after a handful more games, the Netherlands international is realising that it might not be so straightforward.

Simons started as a substitute against Bodo/Glimt, having failed to make an impact in a poor showing against Wolves.

Indeed, Simons’ move to North London may never take off because of what Lucas Bergvall has been doing for the Lilywhites.

Lucas Bergvall to force Xavi Simons out wide at Tottenham

Thomas Frank has fielded Simons on the left on several occasions already this season, and it is something that he may continue to do.

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Indeed, supporters and even wannabe Tottenham owner Brookyln Earick have called for Simons to play centrally.

Now, iconic football commentator Ian Darke – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has highlighted why the 22-year-old may have to make do on the left.

“I thought with Bergvall, the moment I saw him in the Tottenham shirt last season, he looked like a good player,” Darke said.

“He’s an eye-catching talent, and he went from strength to strength last season and became an important player for Tottenham.

“So I think he holds on to that shirt, and Simons will probably have to make do with the place on the left side for the time being.”

Is Xavi Simons really a better player in the middle?

Simons frustrated Spurs supporters with his lacklustre display against Wolves, but was that really because of his position?

Yes, there is a strong case for the Dutchman to play centrally, but he could not even do the basics right against Vitor Pereira’s side.

While it is difficult to judge his Tottenham spell just yet, a look at his numbers does support the argument that he should be shifted into the middle.

However, Darke is right because if Bergvall continues to perform and Brennan Johnson continues to flounder, then Simons will have to stay put out wide.