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Jamie O’Hara believes Ivan Toney would be a “perfect” fit for Tottenham in the January transfer window.

Toney left Brentford for Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli in August 2024 but is said to be open to a Premier League return in 2026.

Dimitar Berbatov has warned Tottenham off signing Toney as the striker’s form tailed off prior to him moving to the Middle East.

However, Thomas Frank is said to be open to reuniting with Toney at Tottenham, having previously got the best out of the striker during their time together at Brentford.

Ivan Toney needs Premier League return to boost World Cup chances

Tottenham are set to rival West Ham for the signing of Toney, who would prefer a move to London if he heads back to England next year.

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In an update provided via talkSPORT on Tuesday, transfer expert Ben Jacobs stated that England boss Thomas Tuchel “could play more of a role than a prospective buyer” in Toney‘s future.

Tuchel wants Toney playing at the top level of club football, with West Ham and Tottenham two of the sides mentioned as being in the running for the 29-year-old.

Responding to the news of Spurs’ interest in Toney, former Tottenham midfielder O’Hara said: “I think it’d be perfect. I’d love him to join up with Frank again.”

Toney has been capped seven times for England and has scored one goal, while he has 36 goals in 85 Premier League appearances.

What is Ivan Toney’s goalscoring record in Saudi Arabia?

Toney has been off the radar of Tottenham fans for the past 15 months or so since moving to Al-Ahli.

While the Saudi Pro League is an obvious drop-off in quality, Toney has certainly managed to keep banging in the goals.

He scored 30 goals last season en route to helping his side win the Asian Champions League. This season, meanwhile, he has 11 goals in 15 matches so far.

It is worth remembering that Toney is now in the peak years of his career, so this is certainly a deal worth exploring further.

Frank may have a few other options on his books, but Dominic Solanke’s injury issues mean he can’t be trusted and Richarlison just simply is not consistent enough.

As O’Hara says, Toney lining up under Frank at Tottenham really does seem like the ideal fit.

Mikey Moore has been predicted to become a strong fan favourite at Rangers before the season ends.

Tottenham loaned Moore to Rangers on a season-long loan to continue his development.

Indeed, the left winger lifted the Europa League trophy under Ange Postecoglou, but there were no guarantees he’d have gametime under Thomas Frank despite Son Heung-min’s departure.

And after a rocky start, it seems that Moore is starting to enjoy life at Ibrox.

Rangers fans eating their words about Mikey Moore

There were early pleas for Tottenham to recall Moore from his loan after Rangers’ difficult start to the season.

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The youngster was underperforming, and Gers fans were discontent with what they were seeing from him.

But with Danny Rohl’s arrival at Ibrox, Rangers fans have a newfound respect for Moore.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Tottenham expert and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham believes he’ll soon become a fan favourite.

“I’m keeping the receipts. I’m coming for the Rangers fans who were moaning about him before, and now they love him,” Wenham said.

“They were always going to love him if he was played in the right way, if he was given opportunity. You’re not as hyped as he is and rightly so, and suddenly lose that, you know?

“So I’ve no doubt that he will become a firm fan favourite before this season is over, and long may that continue.

“He’s doing really, really well. He’s getting lots of involvement, game time, and the fans are on his side. So, hopefully, he goes from strength to strength now and cements himself as a real firm fan favourite up there.”

How has Mikey Moore performed this season?

Moore’s first couple of months at Ibrox were difficult. His minutes were sparse, and the winger’s performances were underwhelming.

Under Rohl, the youngster plays with an element of freedom not seen under Russell Martin.

Now that he plays closer to the opposition’s box, Moore has been able to be more effective in the final third.

As such, there’s a greater likelihood that he’ll continue at Ibrox until the end of this season, despite suggestions that he could return to North London in January.

Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall are two of the most valuable teenagers in the world, according to a report from the CIES Football Observatory.

Gray has been sidelined for Tottenham with a calf injury, which came soon after he shone in Spurs’ goalless draw to Monaco in the UEFA Champions League last month.

Meanwhile, Xavi Simons replaced Bergvall early in the first half of Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League after the latter came off with a concussion.

While both have been out of the action for a little while, their importance in North London has only grown.

Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall worth a combined £106m

The CIES Football Observatory have provided a list of the most valuable teenagers in the world, featuring both Gray and Bergvall.

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Bergvall is among the highest-valued players on the list at £59million, which Gray is not far behind with a value of £47m on the current market. This is news that’ll surely make Joe Lewis smile from ear to ear.

Gray and Bergvall are two of Spurs’ youngest players, and their importance has grown over the past couple of seasons.

Indeed, both were integral to the Ange Postecoglou team that lifted the Europa League last season, despite the Swedish international picking up an injury before the final.

With the Lilywhites having a youthful squad at its core, there’s no doubt that both stars will be important for years to come.

Thomas Frank must use Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray more

In all fairness to Thomas Frank, Bergvall, in particular, has had consistent minutes this season.

At first, the Dane was keen to use Bergvall higher up in the midfield as an answer to James Maddison’s and Dejan Kulusevski’s injuries.

However, he is now positioned a little deeper in the midfield, with Xavi Simons being closest to the final third.

Meanwhile, Gray has struggled to recieve consistent minutes this season:

Despite competition to start being rife at Tottenham, Gray has shown promise when playing in both the midfield and defence.

With two players so talented and versatile, Frank must give them more minutes to continue their development and increase their value both sportingly and financially.

Ivan Toney would be interested in a move to reunite with Thomas Frank at Tottenham, according to David Bentley.

Toney has been linked with a move to Tottenham as a replacement for Richarlison, who is set to leave Spurs in the near future.

The striker, who played under Frank at Brentford, is seen as the answer to the Lilywhites’ attacking woes this season.

With Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani both sidelined, the North London club are in desperate need of squad depth.

Tottenham would be ‘perfect destination’ for Ivan Toney

Tottenham have been warned to avoid Toney, despite their increasing interest in getting his signing over the line.

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The England international has had a solid start to his season in Saudi Arabia, netting 11 goals and providing two assists in all competitions. However, his last season at Brentford was unimpressive.

As a result, there are concerns over whether a return to the Premier League would be in his or Spurs’ best interests.

Despite this, speaking via Sky Sports on 11 November, former Tottenham star Bentley believes Spurs is the “perfect destination” for him.

He said: “He’ll want to go in at Tottenham.

“For him, to go [and] play at the stadium with Thomas Frank, that’s the perfect destination for him. If he wants to get into the England team, it’s not about money, it’s about playing to get into that World Cup squad.

“The perfect environment is Tottenham. Tottenham could do with him and England as well – if anything happens with [Harry] Kane, we’re struggling a little bit for centre-forwards.”

As a result, this is definitely one Tottenham fans should keep a close eye on over the next couple of months.

Would Tottenham really be ‘perfect destination’ for Toney?

On the surface, a potential move to North London for Toney looks like a favourable one.

Indeed, the Lilywhites have struggled to score goals this season, with defender Micky van de Ven being Spurs’ top scorer in all competitions.

Toney, no doubt, has had his scoring boots on while in Saudi Arabia and could look to emulate that in North London. Not to mention he’s played under Frank.

While the Dane has started well at Tottenham, the players are still adjusting to his tactics and methods. Bringing in a player like Toney, who’s already familiar with his approach, could catapult Spurs’ season.

Despite this, it’s been two years since Toney has played in the Premier League, and with Solanke and Kolo Muani likely to be back by January, as well as Richarlison and Mathys Tel angling for minutes, he may struggle to receive adequate gametime.

As a result, it may be better for all involved if Frank sticks with what he has, at least until the summer transfer window.

Thomas Frank has been told that he “must” make a prompt decision regarding Mathys Tel at Tottenham.

The youngster has found regular gametime hard to come by in the early stages of the new Premier League season, as he has started just three of the opening 11 games in the league.

Tel continues to make the most of his opportunities at Tottenham, and he netted a crucial goal in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United last weekend.

Frank dealt a major blow to the former Bayern Munich starlet earlier in the campaign, and he now faces a potentially crucial decision on him in difficult circumstances.

Thomas Frank ‘must’ add Mathys Tel to the Champions League squad at Tottenham

Tel was left out of Tottenham’s squad for the Champions League earlier in the campaign, but that could be about to change after an unfortunate moment for Randal Kolo Muani.

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The striker collided with Harry Maguire during Saturday’s game and has suffered a suspected fractured jaw, which may potentially rule him out for up to two months.

That would hand the Lilywhites the option of replacing him in their Champions League squad, and they would then be able to reinstate him if they were to qualify for the next phase of the competition, according to The Standard.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – feels that it is a no-brainer for Frank to add Tel to his European group in the wake of Kolo Muani’s latest injury.

“Frank must add him (Tel) to the squad,” King said.

“Centre forward is one of the main positions, and if you’re going to lose one of your main men there, then I would certainly be looking to bring him in. That decision has got to be made after the international break.

“It’ll be very frustrating for Frank, but if Kolo Muani is out with a broken jaw, then it has to be done.”

Mathys Tel’s attitude deserves Champions League reprieve

Tel’s future at Tottenham came into question when he was initially left out of the Champions League squad, and it would have been easy for him to begin to drop his standards in protest.

Instead, he has worked hard and proved his worth to Frank, and he was able to show that again on Saturday, when he changed the game in the latter stages after being introduced.

The 21-year-old appears to have displayed an exemplary attitude since his high-profile snub earlier in the campaign, and for that reason alone, he is certainly deserving of the chance to impress in European action.

The opportunity has presented itself in unfortunate circumstances for Spurs, but Kolo Muani’s loss could be about to become Tel’s gain.

Tottenham players will need to improve their performances to see the home atmosphere improve.

Guglielmo Vicario conceded from Matthijs de Ligt in stoppage time in Spurs’ 2-2 draw to Manchester United on Saturday.

This marked another home game that the Lilywhites have failed to win after Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea days earlier.

Despite Thomas Frank’s 4-0 win over Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League days before, Spurs’ home form in the Premier League has started to become worrisome.

Tottenham players told to take responsibility for home performance

Vicario criticised Tottenham fans after their defeat to Chelsea, pointing out that the atmosphere quietened after conceding.

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Supporters were not happy with his assessment, and speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Tottenham expert and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham believes that the players should take more responsibility for their home performances.

“Some fan bases, Sunderland, Copenhagen, Leeds, all jump up and down if a team are losing 4-0 and has another shot and goal. Tottenham’s fanbase just isn’t like that,” Wenham said.

“They need a buy-in from the players on the pitch. You need to be delivering something.

“The fans would always get behind the team when the team are putting in 100 per cent effort. The fans will not jump up and down, you know, when they’re not playing well. And that’s fair enough. That’s just how the Tottenham fans are.

“So we need more from the players. The Chelsea game was absolutely unacceptable. The only people who can change that are the players on the pitch and the manager. The fans have nothing to do with the performance put in on the pitch.

“If they’re not seeing anything on the pitch to get excited about, they’re not going to put on fake noise. They’re just not going to do it. So I think the players need to take more responsibility rather than the fans.”

What has Tottenham’s recent home form been like?

Only three of Tottenham’s last 20 home games in the Premier League have resulted in victory.

It has been suggested that Tottenham could follow PSG’s approach in creating a section for young fans in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at a cheaper price to improve the atmosphere and performances on the pitch.

However, it remains to be seen whether that will happen or become a success if carried out. Either way, fans will expect to see their team’s home form improve once the November international break ends.

Micky van de Ven has been compared to Jan Vertonghen after his incredible scoring form for Tottenham this season.

Van de Ven’s goal in Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday was a thing of beauty.

Starting from the edge of his own penalty area, he carried the ball into the opposition box, gliding past several Copenhagen players, before firing home.

While Xavi Simons was Man of the Match on the night, football lovers will be talking about Van de Ven’s brilliance for years to come.

Micky van de Ven climbing centre-back rankings

His brace in Spurs’ 3-0 win over Everton last month saw Van de Ven become Tottenham’s current top scorer.

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Meanwhile, the Dutch international’s Champions League goal has ensured the title remains his for the time being.

As a result, speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Tottenham expert and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham believes Van de Ven can continue to make his mark on English football, now that he’s developed that goalscoring edge.

“This is a guy who’s six foot four, athletic. He should be getting six, seven goals a season. He should be looking at Gabriel [Magalhaes] and [William] Saliba and thinking, I want to be up there with those guys,” Wenham said.

“But now he’s scoring all sorts of goals as well, which is the beauty of it. The goal against Copenhagen was a real magical moment in the stadium and sort of really continues building his profile as one of the best defenders in English football.

“He’s having a similar season to like that year Vertonghen had when he scored those goals, and Vertonghen was one of the best centre-backs Tottenham had in the Premier League era, so hopefully Van de Ven continues to grow and get to that level as well.”

Thomas Frank cannot keep relying on Micky van de Ven to score

While Van de Ven is netting at an insane rate, Spurs attackers need to start sharing the goalscoring load.

Richarlison netted in Spurs’ 2-2 draw to Manchester United for the first time since their draw to Brighton in September.

However, Randal Kolo Muani’s recent injury will come as a huge blow, given that his hold-up and link-up play enabled his teammates to get into the game.

Still, their goalscoring numbers are worrisome:

Meanwhile, Joao Palhinha and Van de Ven, two defensive-minded players, have 10 between them.

While it is true that the best teams score goals from anywhere on the pitch, Spurs attackers need to carry their load.

Tottenham are interested in signing Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad to strengthen their offensive options.

Despite Tottenham’s 4-0 victory over Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League, they have struggled to create quality goalscoring opportunities all season.

As a result, the Lilywhites are set to enter the summer market for Kubo after several failed previous attempts, according to Spanish source Fichajes on 6 November.

The versatile winger is reportedly keen on the possibility of arriving in the Premier League, and Tottenham could finally seal their long-standing target this summer.

Takefusa Kubo interested in Tottenham transfer

Thomas Frank is on the hunt to boost Spurs’ offensive options, and Kubo is considered to be the right man for the job.

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The report states that Real Sociedad want around £52.7million for his services, which is close to his termination clause.

It is believed that the right winger is not convinced with his current team’s sporting project and is ready to embark on a new challenge.

As a result, a potential move to North London appeals to him greatly, and according to the report, he believes that Tottenham can offer him the competitive jump he longs for.

Meanwhile, Spurs are looking for a player who brings balance, creativity and goals, and Tottenham believes Kubo fits the bill.

While Real Sociedad are keen to keep Kubo, they are aware that it is difficult to economically compete with the big English clubs.

The reported £52.7m fee would be a record transfer for the Spaniards, who hope the transfer will be finalised as soon as possible so that they may have enough time to find a suitable replacement before the start of next season.

Takefusa Kubo would not be an upgrade on Mohammed Kudus

Kubo primarily plays on the right wing for Real Sociedad, so it is logical to assume that he’ll have a similar role at Tottenham.

Mohammed Kudus signed for Spurs over the summer and is currently Tottenham’s main creator in the Premier League.

Indeed, the right winger has arguably been the Lilywhites’ best player since his arrival, and it would take something spectacular for another player to start over him.

Given their start to the season, it is safe to say that Kubo is not a worthy opponent.

While Kubo slightly edges the Spurs star when it comes to non-penalty goals, dribbles and ball carrying, Kudus greatly outperforms him on assists, key passes and accurate crosses.

As it stands, Kudus is the better and more complete forward and while Kubo could make a good reserve option, he is yet to show that he can compete with the Tottenham ace at the highest level.

Tottenham set to make final Jamie Donley decision as pitiful loan at Stoke City continues

Tottenham could recall Jamie Donley this January after a difficult start while on loan at Stoke City.

The Lilywhites have had more misses than hits when it comes to loan spells in recent years.

Tyrese Hall started well for Notts County this season, while Tottenham have been criticised for their handling of Bryan Gil before he signed for Girona over the summer.

There was a point in time when Tottenham would’ve been considering recalling Mikey Moore from his loan at Rangers. But after netting his first goal in their 3-0 win over Dundee, that seems unlikely.

But given his minutes thus far, there is little to suggest that Donley’s situation at Stoke will reverse like Moore’s has at Ibrox.

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Jamie Donley has hardly featured for Stoke City

Both Ashley Phillips and Donley departed Tottenham and signed for Stoke City on loan over the summer.

Phillips, who enjoyed a season-long loan with the Potters last season, has featured heavily for boss Mark Robins. Meanwhile, Donley has not yet started a single Championship game.

As a result, Tottenham must be considering recalling Donley from his loan, according to Football London on 10 November.

The 22-year-old has not been included in the past three matchday squads, and Spurs will be concerned that his development is being stunted due to the lack of playing opportunities.

While Donley will be hoping his fortunes change like Moore’s did, there is a strong chance that he’ll be playing elsewhere in 2026.

Will Jamie Donley play under Thomas Frank?

Tottenham recalled Dane Scarlett back in the 2024/25 season after a difficult loan spell at Oxford United.

However, instead of going out on another loan, the young striker was integrated into Ange Postecoglou’s side.

The only issue was that due to high levels of competition and subsequent injuries, Scarlett made just three appearances in the Premier League upon his return.

It is difficult to believe that Donley will start over Xavi Simons, and competition in the midfield will be rife with Dejan Kulusevski set to return before the end of January.

As a result, it would be in all of the parties’ best interests if the attacking midfielder were loaned elsewhere for the rest of the season.

The reveal that shows why Thomas Frank could face Ange Postecoglou sack fate at Tottenham

Tottenham should be 16th in the Premier League on expected points, according to Opta’s Supercomputer.

Tottenham conceded late against Manchester United to draw 2-2 on Saturday and extend their winless streak at home in the Premier League.

Indeed, Spurs’ home form under Thomas Frank has been dreadful, somehow collecting just five points in their last six games.

Tottenham’s 4-1 defeat to Chelsea was where it went wrong for Ange Postecoglou in his first season. And after a recent 1-0 defeat to the Blues at home, Frank could soon suffer a similar fate.

Tottenham’s expected points should concern Thomas Frank

Tottenham should’ve collected an average of 12.7 points in the Premier League this season, according to Opta’s Supercomputer.

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This would have seen them 16th on the table, just above Fulham and Wolves, who average 12.3 and 11.1 points respectively.

Currently in fifth, Guglielmo Vicario’s stunning form in the Premier League is one of the reasons the Lilywhites maintain an acceptable position.

Furthermore, luck has also played a role in their season. Spurs have netted 19 goals from 11 expected goals, which is a gross overperformance.

Tottenham sacked Postecoglou over the summer, despite his team lifting the UEFA Europa League, due to his poor league form, finishing 17th in the end.

The Lilywhites ended the season with 22 defeats, the highest recorded for a side that avoided relegation.

Vicario won’t be able to bail Spurs out forever, and when the goals dry up, Frank could face the same fate as the Australian.

What’s next for Thomas Frank?

The Dane will need to reevaluate his tactics over the international break and hope his side can turn things around once the club season resumes.

Randal Kolo Muani’s broken jaw comes at an unfortunate time, given that the French international had finally started to settle in North London.

With Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and now Kolo Muani sidelined, Frank’s attacking options are beginning to look quite thin.

However, Frank will need to work with the cards dealt to him over the coming weeks and with Xavi Simons starting to perform and Richarlison netting his first Premier League goal in months against United, things may slowly be clicking into place.