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Richarlison could be set to leave Tottenham in the January transfer window despite his recent revival.

The Brazil international has struggled to find consistency since his move from Everton back in 2022, but it has been a totally different story for him so far this season.

Richarlison has made a bright start for Tottenham in 2025-26, as he has taken full advantage of the injuries to Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani in recent weeks.

The frontman is already just goal shy of his Premier League tally from last season, but his recent form under Thomas Frank may not be enough to save his career in N17.

Crystal Palace are interested in Richarlison

Tottenham were open to selling Richarlison over the summer, as a move back to his homeland with Palmeiras was seriously mooted a one stage.

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However, the Brazilian giants struggled to meet the Lilywhites’ demands for the 28-year-old, and as a result, a deal never really came close to materialising.

It looks as if it could be a different story this time around, with Crystal Palace understood to be showing an interest in Richarlison ahead of the January window, according to Bolavip.

His former club Fluminense are also keen, but surprise interest from elsewhere in the Premier League will surely have caught Spurs’ attention.

If the Lilywhites are still unsure over their desire to keep Richarlison in the long term, then news of the Eagles’ interest could be a game-changer for their stance.

Tottenham are understood to value Richarlison in the region of £20-£25million, and their fellow Premier League outfit would surely have no issues in meeting those demands.

If the idea of a sale is still somewhat attractive to Spurs, then the prospect of a convenient deal with their London neighbours could prove to be too good to turn down, meaning Richarlison’s days in N17 may well be numbered.

Tottenham must avoid Richarlison recency bias

Richarlison could be in line for a new Spurs contract, provided that he can remain fit for the majority of the season.

However, Tottenham must ensure that they don’t place too much of an overreliance on the striker’s current form when it comes to settling his future.

It must be remembered that the former Everton hero has broken into double figures in a single season just once in his three full campaigns since his move to N17.

Ultimately, Richarlison is not a good enough option to be able to take the Lilywhites to the level where they are winning trophies, and they know that deep down, considering their potential willingness to sell him in the summer.

With that in mind, they would surely be best served by doing business with Crystal Palace in January and ensuring they can secure a reasonable fee for him when the chance arises.

Tottenham are on the verge of welcoming Radu Dragusin back into the fold after a lengthy injury lay-off.

The Romania international is yet to play any part in the Thomas Frank era, as he continues to recover from an ACL injury sustained back in January.

Dragusin was briefly linked with a Tottenham exit in the summer, but he is now growing ever closer towards a return to first-team contention.

It has been a long and difficult road to recovery for the centre-back, but the Lilywhites may be about to reap the benefits from an unusual decision regarding his return.

Tottenham reject Radu Dragusin Romania call-up

Tottenham will need to manage Dragusin’s minutes when he does return to the rest of the group, but he will provide a valuable additional centre-back option to Frank when he is back to his best.

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The North Londoners fought off competition from Bayern Munich when they signed him from Genoa in 2024, and the 23-year-old has a big future ahead of him, both at club and international level.

His national team boss Mircea Lucescu has attempted to pick Dragusin in his squad for the upcoming international break, only to be thwarted by Spurs, according to the Daily Mail.

The 80-year-old chief is understood to have intended to have the defender training with his group in order to boost morale ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifiers, but Tottenham have stood in his way.

The Lilywhites’ decision is certainly an eye-catching one, given that it isn’t exactly common to see clubs actively block international call-ups, but it is one that has undoubtedly been taken with their best interests in mind.

Spurs’ decision is sensible as Radu Dragusin ‘one month away’

Tottenham haven’t been able to call upon Dragusin for a period of over eight months now, but there could finally be light at the end of the tunnel for them.

The Daily Mail feature quotes from Lucescu via Romanian outlet Fanatik, in which he states that: “He (Dragusin) needs one more month to play again.”

With that in mind, it is certainly a wise decision from the N17 outfit to block the call-up and ensure that the final stages of the player’s recovery go to plan.

The end is within sight for Dragusin, and the last thing that Frank and Co. would have wanted was for them to let him out of their sight, and for him to aggravate the issue once again on international duty.

They may even be able to reap the benefits from their call even further and have him back in action within weeks, if everything goes to plan.

Tottenham Hotspur are enjoying life under Thomas Frank as they sit fourth after six Premier League games.

Although their form has impressed the Spurs faithful, star striker Dominic Solanke has not featured heavily this season.

The Englishman has only played twice, amassing only 31 minutes of playing time in the league.

The 28-year-old now looks set for another spell on the touchlines following a persistent ankle injury.

Dominic Solanke expected to be out for weeks

With Solanke already ruled out for Spurs’ UEFA Champions League clash against Bodo Glimt, the striker is now set to miss their upcoming Premier League tie against Leeds United.

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Thomas Frank confirmed the news in his press conference ahead of the Lilywhites’ match in Norway this evening.

He said: “Dom has got that ankle issue that’s been bothering him for a while.

“So we decided to make a minor surgery, it’s a small procedure.

“That will mean he’s not ready for this match [Bodo Glimt], and for Leeds this weekend, he’s out as well.

“We will have more news about the timeframe after the international break, but I don’t expect it to be long.”

Spurs face Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following the October international break, and they will square up against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup as they look to win their first domestic trophy since 2008.

Richarlison is stepping up to the mark in place of Dominic Solanke

Solanke scored 15 goals in 46 games last season, which has left a hole in their side.

But since the start of the season, Richarlison has made his case that he should be Spurs’ leading striker.

The Brazilian has achieved the most goal involvements in the league this season for Frank’s side, and has registered his team’s highest xG of 1.6

Since making his move from Everton, the 28-year-old has struggled to find consistency and has only scored more than ten goals in a league season once for the North London outfit.

But with Solanke now facing more time off the pitch, this is the perfect chance for Richarlison to prove why he should lead the line at Tottenham.

Joao Palhinha will no doubt want to prove himself at Tottenham before the season ends.

Tottenham signed Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich over the summer as the solution to their defensive midfield woes.

The defensive midfielder netted an incredible goal for Tottenham in their win over Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup third round and has formed a strong partnership with Rodrigo Bentancur.

Despite this, there is still cause for concern when it comes to the Bayern loanee’s stay at Tottenham.

Joao Palhinha blasted for goal celebration against Wolves

Spurs were heading towards defeat at home before Palhinha netted an equaliser for Tottenham against Wolves four minutes into stoppage time.

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The roar of the crowd and adrenaline churning through his veins seemed to have gotten the best of the Pahlinha, who charged towards the Tottenham fans, ripping his shirt off in the process.

While most were unfazed by his behaviour, others have been quick to criticise the incident.

In the print version of The Sun (30 September, page 46), Chief Sports Writer Dave Kidd remarked that Palhinha’s urge to take off his shirt seems “silly,” given that he is one of the “meatiest tacklers” in football.

He wrote: “Pretty daft then for Palhinha to receive his first caution as a Spurs player by ripping off his shirt to celebrate a late equaliser against struggling Wolves.”

The defensive midfielder has received 78 yellow cards throughout his professional career and two straight red cards.

With a yellow card already against his name, he is well on track to accumulate five yellow cards in his first 19 games, which would see him inevitably banned from playing for Spurs for one game.

Tottenham have a Joao Palhinha problem

While the defensive midfield pairing of Palhinha and Bentancur was scrutinised in the days after the game, the former of the two’s contributions outline a bigger issue at Spurs.

Indeed, Palhinha is currently the joint top scorer with Richarlison for Tottenham in all competitions.

According to Sofascore, this is a Tottenham side who have created clear goalscoring opportunities for their attacking players.

But in light of the number of chances needed when coming up against solid defensive teams, the Lilywhites fall short.

This combination of poor finishing and limited opportunities may harm Spurs in more ways than one, with a defensive midfielder as their top scorer proof of how dire the situation has become.

‘My goodness, it’s happening’ – Harry Kane return to Tottenham is on after what Thomas Frank said

Thomas Frank has had all eyes on him since he was appointed manager at Tottenham over the summer.

Tottenham were brutally called out for sacking Ange Postecoglou, who went on to become head coach at Nottingham Forest.

However, his replacement, Frank, has had a strong start to life in North London, with Spurs’ recent game against Wolves finishing level at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Several years in the game have earned Frank a stellar reputation even beyond Spurs. However, it seems he could stray from his usual ways in the coming months.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

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Harry Kane predicted to return to Tottenham

Harry Kane impressed Tottenham fans with his performance against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League.

It has been suggested that Kane could return to Spurs as soon as next summer, with supporters desperate to see him arrive.

Frank expressed his desire to see the striker return to Hotspur Way when asked during a press conference earlier this month, stating that Kane was “more than welcome” if he wanted to rejoin the Lilywhites.

However, Tottenham expert and Lilywhite Rose owner Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes his response was out of character.

“I think if he comes back to the Premier League, it’ll definitely be to Tottenham,” Wenham said.

“I don’t see him going to another Premier League club. What is really interesting is that it’s just kind of so well spoken about or accepted that this is kind of happening. Frank is normally a very sensible, serious manager who does everything by the book, and you would expect him to say not to comment about another team’s player.

“But it was really unusual for him. ‘If he wants to come there, then he’s absolutely welcome here’, or something along those lines. It was kind of really out of character, and it’s just kind of an acceptance, it seems, from all sides that he will be coming back to Tottenham, and I mean, my goodness, would I have him back.”

Would Harry Kane’s return benefit Tottenham?

Tottenham currently have three strikers Frank can choose from, with Richarlison the first option at the moment.

However, Kane netted eight more than Randal Kolo Muani, Richarlison and Dominic Solanke combined during the 2024/25 season. Not to mention that the Brazilian is currently tied with Joao Palhinha, a defensive midfielder, for the most goals scored this season.

It is clear that Tottenham have an offensive issue which Kane would improve if he returned in the coming months.

Tottenham have a new look under boss Thomas Frank.

Spurs have started the season well, picking up 11 points in six games, their most notable a 2-0 win away at the Etihad.

Frank has chopped and changed his team throughout the start of the season, especially rotating the midfield.

The former Brentford boss made a few new signings but kept the core of the team that lifted the Europa League.

Lucas Bergvall was a shining light in a Tottenham team that finished 17th last year and looks to continue his form under Frank.

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Lucas Bergvall reveals new role under Thomas Frank

Bergvall signed for Spurs in 2024 from Djurgarden, featuring in 45 games in his first season at the age of 18.

He caught the eye of everyone in football, attracting interest from Real Madrid after just one year in the Premier League.

Bergvall played as a traditional number eight under Ange Postecoglou and started 11 times in the Premier League last season.

Frank has given him a new role in his system, playing as a number 10.

Speaking in the pre-match press conference ahead of the Champions League clash with Bodo/Glimt, Bergvall says that he now sees himself as a number 10 under Frank.

As quoted by Football London, he said: “I feel like I’m getting better every day. I played a bit of an eight in the beginning, now more of a 10 in the end.

“And it feels like I’m adding more and more to my game every day.

“So yeah, I try to help the team with contributions, with goals and assists as well. So just getting better every day and improving, yeah.”

The Swedish international has started four games this season in the Premier League as he looks to announce himself as a regular starter in the Premier League.

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Frank has options in the middle

Thomas Frank did wonders at Brentford, gaining promotion and keeping them in the Premier League for four seasons.

He moved to Spurs in the summer and has started well.

However, the Spurs side is stacked with Midfielders, giving Frank a headache when it comes to team selection.

The likes of Bergvall, Paulinha, and Bentancur have cemented their positions for now, but with players such as Sarr, Kulusevski, and Bissouma on the benc,h anything could change.

James Maddison and Son Heung-min formed a strong relationship while both were at Tottenham.

Maddison is currently sidelined for Tottenham after sustaining an ACL injury during Spurs’ win over Newcastle United in pre-season.

Ironically, that game was the former Tottenham skipper’s last, with Son leaving Spurs to join LAFC after almost a decade in North London.

However, both continue to make headlines for the North London club despite their prolonged absences.

James Maddison teases Son Heung-min in new Instagram post

Maddison has been unafraid to voice his thoughts on social media while at Tottenham, having recently called out VAR’s decision to disallow Cristian Romero’s goal for Spurs against West Ham.

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While the midfield maestro will spend months away from the action, he has always been a big character in the dressing room.

As such, the Englishman has been able to form strong relationships with his teammates as well as Son while he was at Hotspur Way.

The South Korean has been living it large while at LAFC, taking to Instagram to document his latest adventures.

Always the jokester, under the post, Maddison warned him not to have too many In-N-Out burgers.

How has Son Heung-min performed for LAFC?

The former Spurs captain’s performances for his new team have left some wondering whether Tottenham will regret their decision to let Son leave.

His strong start in the MLS, as well as Spurs’ recent struggles in front of goal, have highlighted how much his elite levels of output were taken for granted while in North London.

Now, Joao Palhinha, a defensive midfielder, has as many goals as Richarlison, and only two of the Lilywhites attackers have netted in the Premier League this season.

However, that is a problem for Thomas Frank to solve and one that will surely come with time.

But just over a month from his departure, his efforts and importance while at Tottenham continue to be vindicated like no other.

Tottenham fans call for return of history-making defender after Cristian Romero update – ‘Pathetic’

Cristian Romero has been solid for Tottenham since the new season began.

There was a moment where it looked like Romero was heading towards a departure from Tottenham in the summer.

But speculation is what it remained as Romero became captain at Spurs, joining legendary stars such as Hugo Lloris and Son Heung-min, who departed Spurs to join the Frenchman at LAFC.

However, the latest update on the defender has sent fans into a frenzy, with some already searching for a solution.

Tottenham fans demand Luca Vuskovic return

It has been widely reported that Romero did not travel with the rest of the squad to the Aspmyra Stadion, where Tottenham will face Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League.

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This comes after Thomas Frank said in Monday’s press conference before the game on 29 September that Romero missed training as “just a precaution.”

Tottenham fans have not responded well to the news, given the Argentine’s recent injury history in North London.

As such, several supporters have called on the club for the return of Luca Vuskovic, who Tottenham loaned to Hamburg during the summer.

The defender made history by netting Hamburg’s first Bundesliga goal in 2688 days in their 2-1 win over Heidenheim, with fans desperate to see the youngster return to Hotspur Way.

One fan said: “Call back Vuskovic right now, I am not messing about this time.”

Meanwhile, several fans were sceptical about the length of time Romero will be one. Another fan said: “So he’s out until July then.” While one more fan added: “See you in 2026 then if we are lucky. Pathetic really.”

Another said: “Brilliant, he’ll be out for four months.” One more said: “Hopefully he will be ok. We have hardly any centre back cover, we need Cuti.”

Vuskovic was a hot topic among fans, with another adding: “Vuskovic not around?”

How has Luca Vuskovic performed for Hamburg so far?

Vuskovic has made three appearances for the German side in the Bundesliga this season, playing 270 minutes in total.

After such a strong start at his temporary club, it is no wonder that Spurs fans are so desperate for his return.

The young centre-back offers stability at the back, while having a knack for scoring goals. But with the season still in its early stages and Vuskovic thriving away from Tottenham, a return to Hotspur Way is unlikely for now.

Mohamed Kudus was one of Tottenham Hotspur’s landmark signings in the summer transfer window.

After arriving in North London for a fee of £55million, he has hit the ground running and become a key player in Thomas Frank‘s side.

The 25-year-old has started all six league games so far this season and has become a beacon of creativity in the Spurs‘ starting XI.

With Kudus thriving at his new club, he has taken his game up to another level and become one of the most influential players in Europe.

Mohamed Kudus matches Europe’s finest

Kudus has recorded the highest amount of assists for Spurs in the Premier League this season with a total of three.

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He has played the second most minutes out of all outfielders for Frank’s side, as he has become a key player in the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

The 25-year-old’s start to the season has been so good that he has matched the levels of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.

Kudus became the only player alongside the Spaniard and the Frenchman to complete over 20 successful take-ons this season.

The Ghanaian has completed 24 total take-ons for Spurs, putting him way ahead of his teammates, with Lucas Bergvall completing the second most take-ons, but only doing so seven times.

Mohamed Kudus is the perfect all-rounder for Tottenham

Kudus’ attacking capabilities have been applauded this season, but his defensive output goes relatively unnoticed.

The Ghanaian has the second most tackles out of all Spurs midfielders in the league, only falling behind defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha.

Tottenham are not the finished product as of yet, and they will need players like Kudus if they want to progress.

The 25-year-old’s defensive contributions offer his teammates – particularly the full-backs – a licence to push up the field, knowing they have a player like Kudus to offer protection in the defence.

Dominic Solanke will have to prove himself to Thomas Frank as Tottenham spies an alternative option.

Solanke has been sidelined for Tottenham since his appearance in Spurs’ win over Manchester City at the Etihad.

The striker has sported an ankle injury for a while, with both he and Randal Kolo Muani absent from Tottenham training before Spurs take on Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League.

But it now seems that the Englishman will have more to worry about than his ankle in the coming months.

Tottenham intensify interest in Karl Etta Eyong

Tottenham have intensified their interest in Karl Etta Eyong amid rival Premier League interest, according to Fichajes on 28 September.

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Spurs’ interest comes at no surprise given that Kylian Mbappe has more goal contributions in La Liga this season.

In fact, the 21-year-old is outperforming him in one area, recording two more assists than the Frenchman in the Spanish top division this season.

With a record like this, Tottenham will no doubt be eager to make their move with Solanke the likely victim if that happens.

Karl Etta Eyong could become Tottenham’s first choice option

Dominic Solanke will be in trouble if Etta Eyong continues to build on his start to the season.

The Levante striker has netted four goals in La Liga this season from 2.96 in expected goals. This is a huge overperformance, which has seen him score once every 139 minutes.

Meanwhile, the Englishman scored nine goals from 10.97 in expected goals during the 2024/25 season. While minimal, it is an underperformance which saw him net once every 245 minutes.

Last season, Solanke had a 15 per cent conversion rate, missing 12 big chances, while Etta Eyong presently has a 22 per cent conversion rate with four big chances missed.

Thus, if this trend carries on throughout the period, Spurs could have a new striker by the time next season comes around.