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Tottenham have struggled to replace Harry Kane’s goals since his departure in 2023.

Spurs relied on Richarlison after Kane left, with the Brazilian playing 31 games the following season but netting just 12 goals in all competitions.

The following season, Tottenham looked to strengthen their number role by signing Bournemouth’s top scorer Dominic Solanke.

The England international found the back of the net 16 times, including five on their way to European glory.

Spurs would love Kane back at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and there has been plenty of rumours in recent weeks.

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Tottenham and Harry Kane reunion not close

Harry Kane netted 279 goals in all competitions for Tottenham in 428 appearances.

England’s all-time top scorer has continued his fine goal-scoring form, netting 100 goals already for his new club Bayern Munich in just over two seasons.

Thomas Frank recently said in an interview that he would happily take Harry Kane back at Tottenham.

Unfortunately for Spurs fans, this might not be the case as Fabrizio Romano reported via GiveMeSport on 29 September that there is no deal in place for Kane to return soon, and the move is very unlikely.

Sources suggest that Kane is completely happy at Bayern and is not currently considering his future outside of Bavaria.

There is some hope for the future as Spurs have a priority option clause inserted into their agreement, meaning if and when Kane decides to leave, Spurs will be alerted first.

Romano also stated that Saudi Pro League teams are monitoring the situation of Kane’s contract; however, with the Englishman’s objectives of winning with England, this won’t happen any time soon.

Tottenham’s record since Harry Kane’s departure

Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League last season but did of course win silverware courtesy of the Europa League, something that Kane did not achieve at the club.

Kane has scored 100 goals since leaving the club; however, Spurs’ two strikers struggled, scoring a combined 21 goals between them last season.

Spurs have started strongly this season, with Richarlison netting three goals already, nearly levelling his tally of five last season.

Kane has started even better, sitting top of the Bundesliga with 18 goals and four assists in just 13 games.

Thomas Frank will look to return to winning ways when Spurs take on Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

Frank will have been disappointed with his side’s draw against Wolves, which saw Joao Palhinha salvage a point for Tottenham in stoppage time.

Xavi Simons’ role at Tottenham is now being questioned, as the club faces a problem to solve in the final-third.

Richarlison has been criticised, as news coming out of Hotspur Way on Monday also suggests Tottenham will be without Randal Kolo-Muani and Dominic Solanke for their next game.

Tottenham’s current striker crisis might have been avoided if they hadn’t let a club legend leave in the summer.

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Son Heung-min is ripping MLS apart amid Spurs striker woes

Son Heung-min left Tottenham in the summer as one of the club’s greatest ever to don the shirt.

Son was able to get his fairytale ending by winning the Europa League with Spurs last season, however, his exit was a controversial one.

The standard of football in MLS is a world away from the Premier League. However, the league has stepped up in quality tenfold in recent years, and Son’s record is not one to be overlooked.

The former Spurs captain still very clearly has what it takes to be a goalscorer, and with Xavi Simons and Mohammed Kudus‘ pace out wide, Son could have been the perfect number nine this season.

Tottenham’s new signings and system would have suited Son Heung-min

There’s no hiding away from the fact that Son lost his pace, and it showed last season. However, he has still always been a viable number nine option and has always performed when played in that position.

The pace that Son once had has now been replaced by Kudus, as the latter is now Spurs’ weapon for stretching out the opposition’s defence.

Simons, also a nippy player, is more of an intricate attacker who would’ve loved linking play up with Son.

Historically, strikers in a Frank team always seem to get lots of chances, and although Son wasn’t the same player he once was, he could certainly still have find the back of the net.

Tottenham may have only just seen the transfer window close, but preparations will already be underway for the next one.

The Lilywhites worked hard to bring in quality this summer, with Xavi Simons and Mohammed Kudus among the arrivals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Fabio Paratici returned to Spurs in a consultancy role in July, having resigned from his position as managing director in April 2023.

Now, the 53-year-old could play a pivotal role in the winter window despite the latest legal developments.

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

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Fabio Paratici could be crucial to Tottenham’s transfer window

Paratici has been responsible for some eye-catching Spurs transfers over the years and could make several more in January.

The Italian played a part in bringing Dejan Kulusevski, Cristian Romero, and Pedro Porro to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, amongst others.

Paratici was recently handed an 18-month suspended jail sentence in a plea bargain deal with Italian prosecutors, according to The Sun on 22 September.

However, Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes he could work wonders in January, while discussing his suspended sentence.

“I think as a consultant, I still think he’s one of the best consultants you can have in the game in terms of the network of people he’s got and contacts he’s got,” Wenham said.

“We’re not that far from the January transfer window already, so I’m sure Tottenham did everything they could to keep Paratici around.

“A suspended sentence, as I said, as long as you behave yourself, that’s all it becomes.”

Who could Fabio Paratici sign for Tottenham?

While Harry Kane represents a dream Spurs signing, he will almost certainly remain with Bayern Munich past the winter window.

However, the North London club may well strengthen in January depending on what unfolds over the coming months.

Conor Gallagher has been consistently linked with Tottenham, although it could be argued that there is plenty of quality already in Frank’s midfield.

It has been reported that the Lilywhites are in talks to sign Brazilian starlet Rayan, a right-winger who currently plays for Vasco de Gama.

One to keep an eye on will be Rodrygo, who has made just one La Liga start under Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso.

Of course, much will depend on injuries, but if they need to, then Spurs should be able to strengthen in January.

Tottenham could encounter a couple of difficulties when they take on Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League.

Spurs will face Bodo/Glimt for their second league phase game on 30 September, after Lucas Bergvall’s heroics secured a narrow victory over Villarreal.

This marks the first time the two teams will meet since Tottenham booked their ticket to the UEFA Europa League final after beating the Norwegian side 5-1 on aggregate.

But the Lilywhites may find it difficult to return with a win this time around.

Bodo/Glimt chief warns they’re an improved side

Pedro Porro conceded a penalty last time Tottenham faced Bodo/Glimt in a decision which was controversial at the time.

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But the North London side managed to prevail against the Norwegian team before lifting the trophy later on. However, Bodo/Glimt chief Havard Sakariassen has warned Spurs they will face an improved side in the competition.

In quotes provided by talkSPORT on Monday, 29 September, he said: “Tottenham actually played a really good game here at Aspmyra against us.

“Really well organised, loyal to the plan and of course they have really world-class players. If they perform that well in their task, it is always going to be tough for us.

“For us it was a lot of learning. The reflection for us after the game is was there enough level on the physical side?

“So, actually that brought something to the table for us that we are grateful to have the knowledge about.

“It means we have since then changed and worked in a slightly better and more reflective way to see if we can realise the potential in the physical side of our players.

“I think that made us stronger and hopefully we will see that when we see them again that we actually moved up a step. That will be interesting.”

Tottenham have made some improvements of their own

Bodo/Glimt are not the only side to have improved drastically these past couple of months.

The Lilywhites armed themselves with several reinforcements over the summer, including Xavi Simons, who signed for Tottenham from RB Leipzig.

Probably the biggest change is Spurs’ dismissal of Postecoglou and then appointing Thomas Frank in his place.

The last time the two met, Tottenham were hoping to finish higher than 17th in the Premier League and had a host of injuries.

While the Lilywhites have not greatly improved on the injury front, Spurs are currently fourth in the league after several solid defensive displays. Different to Postecoglou, Frank is cautious in his approach.

The Dane puts more focus on the collective as opposed to the individual brilliance seen under the Australian at times. This is a Tottenham side with most of their defensive options fit and several more attacking choices going forward.

As a result, as much as Bodo/Glimt may have changed from the last time the two met, the Lilywhites are unrecognisable in several instances. Thus, with both sides offering something different this time around, these changes could make for an entertaining game.

Rodrigo Bentancur faces an uncertain future at Tottenham, with his contract ticking down.

Bentancur entered the final year of his Spurs deal this summer, and there has been no news on a fresh one in North London.

However, the Uruguay international has been a consistent fixture for the Lilywhites this season, starting four of their six Premier League games.

Now, there could soon be news on Bentancur’s future after what has unravelled with Thomas Frank.

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

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Tottenham expected to make Rodrigo Bentancur statement before January

It has been reported that Bentancur would welcome a move to Spain, with Atletico Madrid keen on the midfielder.

Indeed, if Spurs want to keep him in North London, then they will need to strike a deal with the 28-year-old fast, with the January window approaching.

Now, Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that there will be an update on the midfielder’s future soon.

“I thought it was interesting, Porro being named as the captain [against Doncaster Rovers], maybe over Palhinha or Bentancur,” Wenham said.

“I thought that was quite a big shout. With Bentancur, though, we’ve got to remember that he’s now just three months away from being able to negotiate that pre-contract to leave for free in the summer.

“So surely, some update has got to come out that soon because he’s featuring a lot at the moment for Frank, and he’s being selected for a lot of games.”

What is the latest on Rodrigo Bentancur’s future at Spurs?

Wenham previously told Tottenham News that he believes that Bentancur could be holding out for more money at Spurs.

While that is probably true, neither the North London club nor the Uruguayan have publicly addressed his future.

Given that he is playing regularly under Frank, it would be relatively safe to assume that the Lilywhites will try to tie him down to a fresh deal.

Bentancur has been a Tottenham player for almost three years now and has been a consistent performer for the Premier League outfit.

However, if he were to leave, he would certainly attract some of Europe’s leading names in football, which could tempt him towards a new chapter.

As it stands, it feels like the 28-year-old will more likely remain at Spurs, but it is a situation that needs resolving sooner rather than later.

Mathys Tel has had a difficult start to the 2025/26 season at Tottenham.

Thomas Frank’s decision to omit Tel from Tottenham’s UEFA Champions League group stage squad raised eyebrows at the time.

Months before Spurs had signed Tel on a permanent transfer from Bayern Munich after a successful loan spell in North London. As such, fans were hoping to catch more of the Frenchman in action over the current season.

However, the young centre-forward has found himself starting from the bench more times than not this period.

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

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Mathys Tel struggling to show France-level

Tel came off the bench in Tottenham’s 1-1 draw to Wolves at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The forward managed seven touches in six minutes played. However, he fared much better in Spurs’ win over Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup third round, starting and playing most of the game.

Despite this, his performances for the Lilywhites do not compare to those for France’s Under-21s during the September break.

The difference is something the Tottenham expert – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – finds concerning.

“What I find strange about that is that it’s only not going for him in the Tottenham shirt,” Wenham said.

“In this interim period, and going off for France Under-21s, he’s been playing one really well, and two were fantastic goals. So it’s just something about the Spurs shirt at the moment that he’s struggling with.

“But hopefully at some point his opportunity will come again, and he takes that chance because he will be disappointed with his own performance against Doncaster, not grabbing one, if not two goals, for a player of his obvious ability.”

Thomas Frank needs to trust Mathys Tel

Tel netted twice in France’s Under-21s 3-0 win over Serbia over the recent international break. However, he has been a key player for them this past year.

Meanwhile, the former Bayern star has started twice for Spurs this season, playing just 104 minutes in the Premier League.

As a result, it seems that confidence is the biggest issue for Tel and seeing more game time might just help him overcome this poor run of form. Thus, trusting the young forward could help Frank get the best out of him in the long run.

Xavi Simons splits opinion as Tottenham fans react to new Thomas Frank reveal

Tottenham may only have one striker available heading into an important two-game week before the October international break.

Tottenham take on Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday, with changes expected.

Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke have suffered with injury at the start of this campaign, with the former yet to make his debut.

Thomas Frank will be hoping his side bounces back after Tottenham were frustrated in a 1-1 draw with Wolves.

One player who has been the centre of attention online from the game is Xavi Simons.

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Xavi Simons’ touch and passes against Wolves dissapointed Spurs fans

Simons is in a tricky spot at Tottenham as Frank is still trying to work out what role he prefers the Dutchman in, saying he doesn’t know his best position.

Simons looked to have hit the ground running when he grabbed an assist in Spurs’ 3-0 drubbing of West Ham, but fans haven’t had too much to rave about from him since.

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Frank also has the likes of Wilson Odobert, Mathys Tel, and Brennan Johnson all available to use at left wing, as Lucas Bergvall continues to take up the number 10 spot.

Simons has shown moments, but has struggled to gain consistency this season. But has he been able to keep consistency over a full season elsewhere?

Xavi Simons has always had consistent seasons in his career so far

Simons was brought to Spurs for a reported fee of around £50m, so fans have every right to demand a lot from the attacker.

Tottenham have previously spent big on attackers who haven’t necessarily worked out, and will be hoping it’s not a repeated scenario with Simons.

The good news is that Simons is relatively consistent throughout the course of a season. The Premier League is one of the hardest leagues in the world to adapt to, and with time, Simons will be able to flourish.

Thomas Frank can be afforded immense credit for the start that he has made at Tottenham.

While many doubted whether the Dane had the gumption to step up from Brentford, he already looks at home at a bigger club.

However, there have been a couple of concerning results, with Spurs’ 1-1 draw with Wolves highlighting that there is still substantial work to be done.

Indeed, there was one decision Frank made that must be questioned, given the strength of the opposition.

Thomas Frank paired Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur

Palhinha may have stolen the show against Wolves, but does the Portugal international need another defensive midfielder alongside him?

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Against sides like PSG and Man City, this is an understandable approach, but for a home encounter with the Premier League’s worst side, I think not.

Palhinha and Bentancur started the Premier League match in front of the back four and behind Lucas Bergvall, offering increased protection.

In the first half, the Lilywhites were the team in the ascendancy, but struggled to create many clear chances, highlighting the need for more creativity.

Mohammed Kudus was the man striving to deliver a cutting cross, but no Tottenham player could get on the end of his deliveries.

However, if Frank had opted to play just one of his defensive-midfielders, namely Palhinha, then it would have set Spurs free in the attacking third.

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham decision hampered his attacking talent

Frank will shuffle his options for Bodo/Glimt and must take the game to the Norwegian minnows on Tuesday night.

Indeed, a Champions League affair against a weaker team should allow the Dane to tinker and field more attacking players.

Indeed, Simons created just one key chance and did not register a single shot in his near-70 minutes on the field. His 82 per cent passing accuracy was impressive, but there was little to show for that.

If Frank had played him centrally, then that would have allowed Brennan Johnson, who has delivered admirable numbers already, to play on the left.

Yes, Wolves played well, and they possess a stellar record against the Lilywhites, but Tottenham are expected to conquer these types of teams, not struggle to draw with them.

Tottenham’s next three Premier League opponents are Leeds United, Aston Villa, and Everton, all of whom are beatable.

If Frank fields an attacking team against Bodo/Glimt and it works, then it would be encouraging to see him play the same way against his upcoming league rivals.

Tottenham are already considering how to strengthen Thomas Frank’s squad in the coming months.

The Joe Lewis family have prioritised Spurs’ sporting success, shooting down takeover bids and dismissing Daniel Levy from his position as Tottenham chairman in the process.

This change of direction was first teased with the Lilywhites’ signings over the summer. Tottenham signed Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig and Mohammed Kudus from West Ham as two of several statement signings.

Meanwhile, Randal Kolo Muani has recently been sidelined for Tottenham since arriving from PSG on loan. But he is set to return to action in due course.

But with the cracks beginning to show in North London, Spurs are looking to add further reinforcements.

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Tottenham are interested in Etta Eyong

As reported by Fichajes on 28 September, Tottenham are among the clubs interested in signing Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong to strengthen their offensive line.

Manchester United and Chelsea are the other two Premier League clubs interested, and it is understood that the Blues have made a formal offer for the striker.

As a result, it is understood that Spurs and United have intensified their efforts to sign him in what could become a long-drawn-out battle for his signature.

Etta Eyong joined Levante from Villarreal in September.

His former manager Marcelino was a big fan of the Cameroonian forward, especially his application in training.

“He trains phenomenally, he’s an adorable guy and professional,” said the Villarreal boss in August, as quoted by El Desmarque.

Etta Eyong could bring something different to Tottenham

The level of output Etta Eyong continues to show at recently-promoted Levante is off the charts.

Earlier in the season, Spurs supporters were hoping their star striker would pull off something similar. Richarlison had a solid start to the season for Tottenham, but his output has since dwindled.

Eyong is a mobile centre-forward who can create and score for his teammates. He gives Micky van de Ven a run for his money in terms of speed and is direct in his approach.

This combination of precision, speed and creativity offers Frank something different going forward and could be useful if Kolo Muani returns to PSG for good in the summer.

Tottenham breezed past Doncaster Rovers with a 3-0 win in the Carabao Cup last week.

The Lilywhites have made a bright start in the Premier League, and they carried that over into the domestic cup competition with a routine victory.

One of the standout moments in the game was when Luca Williams-Barnett was introduced for his senior Tottenham debut, and the youngster now looks set to pen a new contract in the aftermath.

However, it was a bizarre night for fellow academy starlet Damola Ajayi, who continued what has been a strange start to his season.

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

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Damola Ajayi can use performance vs Tottenham to build confidence

Tottenham loanee Damola Ajayi was left in a bizarre situation recently, as he turned out for Doncaster against his parent club in that Carabao Cup clash.

The winger played 61 minutes of the tie on the visitors’ right flank, after the Lilywhites gave permission to their League One opponents to use the starlet in the encounter.

The 19-year-old caught the eye for the South Yorkshire outfit during their pre-season campaign, but is still yet to start a game for them in league action, and has received limited minutes so far.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – is hoping that Ajayi can use his performance against his parent club to try and build some confidence moving forward.

“I thought Ajayi did okay,” Wenham said.

“He was obviously up against Djed Spence, which is always difficult. But I thought he did okay, and some of the Doncaster fans I spoke to afterwards said they wanted to see a bit more of him.

“He hasn’t started a league game for them yet, having been amazing in preseason, when he was scoring goals every game. So he’s had sub-involvement thus far and featured in the Cup, and he played and scored at Middlesbrough away.

“So hopefully he can get a bit of confidence from his performance and continue pushing on.”

Spurs may regret sending Damola Ajayi to Doncaster

Ajayi’s loan move would have pleased Tottenham when it was agreed, as they have been able to secure him the opportunity to go and make a name for himself in senior men’s football.

However, they may now be regretting their chocie of club to send him to, given the lack of league football that he has seen so far.

The youngster has unsurprisingly found himself below Luke Molyneux in the pecking order at Doncaster, after he completed a clean sweep of the club’s end-of-season awards, thanks to 28 league goal contributions last term.

It is unlikely that Ajayi will be able to dethrone the impressive winger, and Spurs may be inclined to re-evaluate his situation in January if nothing changes.