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Harry Kane’s ‘heart is for Tottenham’ as discussions take place over cut-price transfer

Harry Kane’s intentions may be about to become clear amid speculation regarding a potential return to Tottenham.

The England captain has been away from the Premier League for the last two full seasons, but he is being linked with a sensational potential return in the coming months.

Thomas Frank has expressed his desire to see Kane back at Tottenham, as the boss chose to take a somewhat unusual stance, rather than playing his cards close to his chest, as we have come to expect.

That may have set the cogs in motion for an eye-catching deal to take place, but it could well fall on Kane to have the final say over his future.

Tottenham to strike Harry Kane deal for less than £56m

Tottenham could potentially re-sign Kane for a fee of around £56million, as per the release clause within his contract at Bayern Munich.

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The 32-year-old has already broken numerous records during his time in the Bundesliga, but there are several elements of his contract that have the door open for a return to N17, with a buy-back clause also understood to be present in his current deal.

However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that discussions will already be underway about a potential fee, and adds that the Lilywhites may be able to do a deal for less than Kane’s release clause.

“I would say that the £56m that has been mentioned is a figure that is going to be discussed,” King said.

“But I don’t think it would be £56m. I think Bayern Munich have already recouped a big majority of the money that they paid out for him in shirt sales and sponsorships.

“It would be a great way for Spurs to bring an ambassador back, and somebody to have an influence over the academy and the club.

“I think Kane’s heart is for Tottenham more than it is towards anyone else. I certainly couldn’t see him going anywhere else other than Tottenham.”

Harry Kane return has to be top priority for Spurs

Brooklyn Earick’s potential Tottenham takeover will understandably have the Spurs faithful dreaming of eye-wateringly expensive signings across the board in future years.

However, there appears to be a genuine possibility that a move for Kane could be achievable for them within the next few windows.

The N17 outfit are desperately lacking a top-quality striker to help take them to the next level, and their former star remains among the world’s best, despite his ever-increasing age.

Frank’s side have been the subject of jokes from rival fans during many transfer windows over the years, but landing Kane would be a coup that every single rival club would be envious of.

Thomas Frank will have a lot to think about over the international break after Tottenham’s win over Leeds.

Frank ended his winless streak against Daniel Farke in Spurs’ win over Leeds United in the Premier League.

The win against Leeds means Tottenham heads into the international break with a weight off their shoulders.

And Alan Shearer was full of praise after what he saw in the highlights of Spurs’ 2-1 victory at Elland Road.

Alan Shearer praises Mathys Tel’s attitude vs Leeds

Fans were shocked when Frank left Mathys Tel out of Tottenham’s UEFA Champions League squad for the league phase.

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However, his recent performance demonstrated why he deserves to start for the Lilywhites.

Tel netted the opener in Spurs’ win over Leeds in a display which could only be described as complete.

His spectacular goal was netted from just 0.12 expected goals according to Sofascore, which highlights the clinical nature of his performance.

Frank sang Tel’s praises after the game, as did Shearer on the BBC’s Match of the Day on 4 October.

He said: “What a great attitude after being left out of the Champions League squad. To prove a point today that his attitude was absolutely right.”

There were concerns over why Tel had struggled to replicate his international form at Tottenham.

But it seems all he needed was a little backing from Frank, to which he proved a point at Elland Road.

Mathys Tel key in Tottenham’s build-up

Shearer also pointed out the tendency of Spurs’ attack to make forward passes and run into space.

Indeed, Tel’s goal was a prime example of this. Mohammed Kudus picks up the ball from deep, passing the ball forward to the Frenchman who had made the run.

The rest was all Tel, whose run had allowed him to stretch Leeds’ defence and create enough space for himself to take the shot and score.

The young striker was not only on the receiving end of those forward passes during the game.

While Xavi Simons’ failed rabona pass to Wilson Odobert will be the thing remembered from that phase of play, Tel did a lot of the work to get him in that position.

Picking the ball up deep in midfield, the Frenchman tracked Simons’ run, and propelled a ball forward which the Dutchman picked up in the final third.

Had he made a basic pass to Odobert, the Lilywhites could have been looking at another huge goalscoring opportunity.

Therefore, Tel’s performance demonstrated clinical finishing, excellent vision and a desire to get himself and his teammates into dangerous attacking positions.

Tottenham came away from Elland Road with three points on Saturday evening thanks to a second-half strike from Mohammed Kudus.

Thomas Frank was delighted with Tottenham’s win over Leeds, with his side guaranteed to go into the international break in the top four.

Frank‘s side were unable to keep a clean sheet as Guglielmo Vicario came under fire once more as Tottenham had to fight back in the game.

Kudus took the plaudits for Spurs, but his performance has been highlighted and broken down by former Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney.

Wayne Rooney hails Tottenham’s Mohammed Kudus as ‘breath of fresh air’

Kudus has been one of Tottenham’s best performers this campaign and has been desperately in search of his first goal for the club.

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Arriving in a big-money move from West Ham, a lot of pressure has been placed on the attacker to hit the ground running.

Kudus’ stats against Leeds, according to Sofascore:

Talking on Match of the Day, Rooney offered his opinion on the Spurs winger.

“I think he’s been a breath of fresh air. You look at him today, he’s first in everything: duel wins, successful dribbles. shots, touches in opposition’s box, and sprinting.

“He’s had a real impact for Tottenham this season, he’s got four assists this season, joint first in the league.

“He’s by far had the most successful dribbles and all that was missing was that first goal, and he got that today – he’s been a real top signing.”

Kudus set up Mathys Tel in the first half as Spurs went one-nil up before Leeds equalised later on in the half.

The Ghanaians’ first goal for the club was deserved after he had made a sizzling start to the season for Tottenham.

Mohammed Kudus stats for Tottenham this season so far

The stats against Leeds were impressive, but already Kudus is compiling data that shows how important he is for this Tottenham team.

He brings exactly what’s needed in the final third and more for Tottenham. His explosive pace enables him to stretch the opposition’s backline and create room for teammates.

He helps Spurs transition up the field quickly with expert ball-carrying ability and has the vision and skills to unlock a game.

If he carries this form into the busy winter months, then Tottenham could be in a fantastic position come January.

James Maddison may be out with a long-term injury, but that has not stopped his influence at Tottenham.

Spurs were in action against Leeds United on Saturday afternoon and left Elland Road victorious with a 2-1 win.

Mathys Tel opened the scoring before Noah Okafor equalised, but it was the Lilywhites’ sensation Mohammed Kudus who landed the killer blow.

The Ghanaian netted his first goal of the season since joining from West Ham, and Maddison sent him some kind words after his achievement.

James Maddison praises Mohammed Kudus after Tottenham goal

Kudus has been one of Spurs’ standout performers this season and is showing supporters why he is worth the £55million price tag.

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While he may not have bagged a goal until his seventh Premier League game of the campaign, he has offered a consistent threat on the wing.

Against Leeds, the 25-year-old completed all six of his dribble attempts and landed two of his three shots on target.

Indeed, the effort he fired over the bar in the first half was probably his best chance of the entire game.

Now, he has finally capped off his match-winning performances with a goal, and Maddison has reacted on his Instagram story on 4 October.

He said: “Told you it was coming brother!!!! My guy,” followed by the starry-eyed and fire emojis.

With his first in the bag, Kudus should now go on to make a wealth of contributions in front of goal.

What is Mohammed Kudus’ goalscoring record in the Premier League?

While there were early doubts over Kudus at Tottenham, he has gone some way to silencing his critics.

During his time at the London Stadium, the winger made 32 goal contributions in 80 appearances, including 19 goals and 13 assists.

In the Premier League, Kudus netted 13 times for the Hammers, while delivering 12 assists.

The eight goals he scored during the 2023-24 Premier League campaign remain his highest figures, but he has what it takes to top that.

If he notched the same number this term, then it would be a success; however, he will surely be eyeing double figures.

Tottenham ended a tough week on a high to get their season back on track with victory away at Leeds United.

Tottenham won 2-1 away at Leeds to temporarily move up to second in the Premier League, with Mohammed Kudus striking the winner early in the second half.

Spurs had endured a difficult week before the win at Elland Road, drawing 1-1 with Wolves at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, before coming back from 2-0 down to snatch a late point at Bodo/Glimt.

The win at Leeds was crucial in getting Tottenham back on the right track as they continue their quest for a Champions League finish this season, and Saturday’s win in Yorkshire has also seen Thomas Frank achieve something he has never done before.

Thomas Frank finally defeats Daniel Farke as Tottenham win at Leeds

Daniel Farke has notoriously been a tricky opponent for Frank during his time in management.

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Farke never lost to Frank while the Dane was in charge of Brentford, with his only win against Norwich coming after the German had been sacked.

The victory at Elland Road saw that record finally come to an end, having gone five games without a victory against Farke previously.

The win also saw Tottenham end Leeds’ incredible home record, which saw the Whites go 23 league games without defeat at Elland Road.

The previous team to win in Yorkshire was Burnley 385 days ago, where Scott Parker’s men were able to grind out a 1-0 victory at the start of last season.

Tottenham create more history with Mohammed Kudus goal

Kudus has been a revelation since he arrived in North London from rivals West Ham United in the summer in a £55million deal.

Many were critical of the move, given how poor the Ghanaian was at the London Stadium, but a change of environment has reignited the winger.

Kudus scored his first goal for Tottenham at Elland Road, and in doing so added himself in Spurs history as he became the first Ghanaian player to score for the club.

It also increased the number of nationalities that have scored a goal for the Lilywhites to 45, which is only bettered by Fulham with 47.

Leeds United’s supporters did not give Tottenham an easy ride at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon.

Mohammed Kudus scored Spurs’ winner in the second half after goals for Mathys Tel and Noah Okafor in the opening 45.

Thomas Frank will be delighted with the victory after a series of underwhelming performances in the Premier League and in Europe.

Now, Pedro Porro has aimed an amusing jibe at Leeds fans after what happened in the 2-1 win in Yorkshire.

Pedro Porro sends humorous message after Tottenham win

Frank was full of praise for his Spurs players after the victory, with Tel coming in for immense praise.

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A trip to Elland Road was always going to be a tricky task for the Lilywhites, given how well Leeds have performed at home.

Indeed, they made life difficult for the away side and were a tad unfortunate to come away empty-handed after conceding two deflected goals.

The home supporters gave Tottenham’s players a hard time whenever they came near the Elland Road touchline.

This was evident when Porro went over to take a corner, only for the Spaniard to be hit by a vape that was thrown by a Leeds fan.

However, the defender saw the funny side of it and took to Instagram on 4 October to share his amusing message.

He said: “Back on track with the boys… Didn’t feel like vaping today, fancied the three points instead,” followed by a laughing emoji and a white heart.

Now, Porro and the rest of his teammates can enjoy the international break with another three points in the bag.

What did Thomas Frank learn about his Spurs team against Leeds United?

Jermain Defoe hailed Kudus for his performance at Elland Road, and he is proving to be Tottenham’s star man this season.

Elsewhere, Tel proved that he can be relied upon with his goal amid concerns over the number nine position.

The goalkeeping situation is an area of concern, with Guglielmo Vicario yet again involved in a rash moment between the sticks.

Vicario rushed out to deal with a cross, which he completely misjudged, only for Joe Rodon’s header to strike the post.

While he made amends with some admirable reaction saves, he does not exactly strike calm into his outfield players.

The most important factor was the result, which gives Frank a platform to build on moving forward.

Tottenham bagged a much-needed win against Leeds United on Saturday afternoon.

Thomas Frank was looking for a reaction from his players after their worst performance of the season against Bodo/Glimt, and that is exactly what he got.

Mohammed Kudus starred for Spurs and scored the winning goal after Mathys Tel and Noah Okafor’s strikes for either side.

After the 2-1 win at Elland Road, Frank was full of praise for one player who enjoyed an emphatic afternoon.

Thomas Frank hails Mathys Tel for Tottenham impact

Tel has endured a tough start for Spurs since making his move from Bayern Munich permanent over the summer.

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Frank omitted Tel from his Champions League squad, which is bound to have affected the 20-year-old.

Furthermore, the Frenchman has delivered some forgettable performances when called upon, leading to intense criticism.

However, Tel did superbly to score his first goal of the season, with his deflected effort finding its way past Karl Darlow.

The forward was not too involved in build-up play, completing just 29 per cent of his passes at Elland Road.

However, Tel did land 50 per cent of his shots on target, while managing two touches in the opposition box.

“So so important [for Mathys]. I’m almost emotional about him,” Frank said after the game on 4 October.

“I’m so happy for him with the character he showed as a young man.”

Indeed, Tel deserved the positive words from his manager in which would have been a serious confidence boost for him.

Tel must cement place in Frank’s side

Frank has backed Tel publicly, and he would have been thrilled after his player produced in the final third at Elland Road.

The number nine position is very much up for grabs this season, given Richarlison’s mixed form and Randal Kolo Muani’s injury.

While nobody would have been expecting Tel to secure a regular place within Frank’s team, the door is now well and truly open for him.

Tel has converted 25 per cent of his shots in the Premier League this season, while he averages 0.2 efforts on goal per game.

The forward will surely be disappointed that his goal came just before the international break, and it could scupper his rhythm.

However, when he returns, there is every chance that Frank will field Tel as his main man.

Tottenham continued their promising start to the season with a 2-1 win over Leeds United on Saturday lunchtime.

The Lilywhites had seen their Premier League campaign falter somewhat with back-to-back league draws in recent weeks, but they were able to return to winning ways in West Yorkshire.

Mathys Tel scored his first goal of the season for Tottenham in the first half, before Mohammed Kudus’ second-half strike secured the points, after Noah Okafor had levelled for the hosts.

Thomas Frank’s men produced another resolute display at Elland Road, and it was an excellent team display to come away with the victory.

Jermain Defoe hails ‘unique’ Mohammed Kudus after Tottenham display

Kudus has had a big impact at Tottenham already in the opening few games since his move from West Ham, and he was the difference between the two sides on Saturday.

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The Ghana international provided the assist for Tel’s opener, before he produced a clinical finish in the 57th minute to notch his first Spurs goal.

The 25-year-old has already caught the eye this season with his direct running and his ability to make things happen, and he was a standout performer for his team again this weekend.

He already has five goal contributions from the opening seven games, the highest tally of anyone in the Lilywhites’ squad.

However, for all of his ability going forward, ex-Spurs striker Jermain Defoe chose to praise the winger for his work without the ball and the all-round package that he provides.

“We speak about what he does for the team going forward, but it’s also about what he does for the team going back,” the 42-year-old said.

“He’s a unique footballer. He’s strong, and he never loses the ball. You can trust him when he lands on it, and he does the work back, which is so important.

“And then when he gets it in the final third, you always fancy him to create or score a goal.”

Mohammed Kudus has been an inspired buy for Spurs

Kudus already looks like one of Tottenham’s best pieces of business from the summer, as it’s fair to say that he has hit the ground running in a Spurs shirt.

The £55million that they paid for his services is already being made to look like a bargain, as he is consistently among the team’s strongest performers.

The level took a noticeable step up when he was introduced from the bench in the draw at Bodo/Glimt in midweek, and he is surely one of the first names on the team sheet moving forward.

Kudus appears to be relishing the responsibility that he is getting at the moment, and he is certainly repaying the faith that his manager has shown in him.

Tottenham and Leeds United played out another entertaining contest at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon.

Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus were on target for Thomas Frank’s side, sandwiching Noah Okafor’s goal in the 2-1 win.

Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was in the spotlight for his performance after struggling to deal with a Leeds cross.

Now, Jamie O’Hara has been left angered after what one Lilywhites player did during the Premier League encounter.

Jamie O’Hara slams Guglielmo Vicario for Tottenham moment

Vicario faces an uncertain future at Spurs after his recent performances between the sticks.

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Unsurprisingly, the Italian was given the nod for the trip to Elland Road, but endured a rash moment in the first half.

Leeds pumped a delivery into Vicario’s box, which he rushed out to claim, but he got nowhere near it before Joe Rodon’s header struck the post.

It seems that every mistake the 28-year-old makes triggers a negative reaction, and that is exactly what transpired on Saturday afternoon.

Indeed, former Tottenham man O’Hara was quick to react to the goalkeeper’s decision on X.

He said, “Vicario needs to do better,” followed by an angry emoji.

To be fair to the Italy international, he did go on to make some crucial interventions after his early blunder, effectively earning Spurs two points with a massive late save.

Vicario made up for early Spurs errors against Leeds United

Frank has publicly backed Vicario, but has also told his number one that he needs to do better at times.

While his early misjudgement could have affected the rest of his game, he did make a series of important reaction saves.

Although Cristian Romero blasted his goalkeeper for his error, he will likely have drawn thanks because of his shot-stopping.

Looking ahead, Vicario has it all to do to convince his manager, teammates and supporters in what will be a crucial couple of months.

Tottenham and Leeds United have played out some intense battles over the years, and the same unfolded again at Elland Road on Saturday.

Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus were both on target for Thomas Frank’s side, with their deflected goals sandwiching Noah Okafor’s strike.

Guglielmo Vicario struggled between the sticks for Spurs, showing his vulnerability from crosses yet again.

The Lilywhites left Yorkshire victorious after claiming a deserved 2-1 win in the entertaining Premier League encounter.

Mohammed Kudus stars again for Tottenham

Kudus has been single-handedly winning games for Spurs, and he continued his impressive start to the season at Elland Road.

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The Ghana international should have bagged a goal in the first half, but blasted a glaring opportunity well over Karl Darlow’s goal.

However, that didn’t get Kudus down as he continued to influence proceedings with his attacking threat down the wing.

Frank’s side were dangerous on the counter-attack, with Destiny Udogie, Xavi Simons, and the Ghanian all a threat.

In the second half, Kudus stamped his mark on proceedings, cutting in and landing a deflected left-footed shot that went in past the helpless Darlow.

Tottenham’s man of the match completed 88 per cent of his passes, while aiming two of his three shots on target.

Remarkably, the 25-year-old completed 100 per cent of his dribbles and completed three passes into the final third.

The winger is already proving to be one of the signings of the summer and is justifying the £55million Spurs paid for him.

Guglielmo Vicario endures a mixed afternoon for Spurs

Vicario’s future at Tottenham is becoming tenuous after his recent performances for the Lilywhites.

The Italian didn’t have a catastrophic afternoon at Elland Road by any means, but there were some shaky moments yet again.

In the first half, the goalkeeper failed to deal with a Leeds delivery that led to former Tottenham defender Joe Rodon striking the post.

Frank’s number one made three saves during the game, while completing 62 per cent of his long balls.

In Vicario’s defence, he did prevent 0.45 goals from going in, according to FutMob.

However, Vicario did produce some important reaction saves that kept the Whites at bay throughout the afternoon.

While it may be unfair to single out the shot-stopper, he needs to eradicate these sketchy moments from his performances.

Tottenham player ratings vs Leeds United

Guglielmo Vicario – 4

Pedro Porro – 5

Cristian Romero – 7

Micky van de Ven – 6

Destiny Udogie – 7

Joao Palhinha – 6

Rodrigo Bentancur – 6

Xavi Simons – 6

Mohammed Kudus – 9

Mathys Tel – 8

Wilson Odobert – 6

Substitutes

Pape Matar Sarr – 5

Richarlison – 4

Kevin Danso – 4

Brennan Johnson – 4