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Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou after finishing 17th in the Premier League.

Life under Postecoglou was miserable for Tottenham, and those in North London will be hoping that Thomas Frank can find significantly more success domestically.

So far, that is going to plan off the back of Tottenham’s 3-0 win against Burnley in the Premier League opening game.

However, Spurs fans hoping to forget about Postecoglou may have to look away, as he could be set to make a return to the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest considering Ange Postecoglou hire

Tottenham were linked with Nuno Espirito Santo when they opted to sack Postecoglou, though those rumours quickly died down and he remained at Nottingham Forest.

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However, according to Matteo Moretto via X on 22 August, Forest are now considering whether to sack Nuno after a reported fallout with the board.

Several names have already been mooted for the job which, given their European football, will be appealing, though it will depend on several factors.

One of the names linked with the role is Postecoglou, who had recently been mooted for the LAFC job while also being touted for a managerial role in Saudi Arabia.

Tottenham will face Nottingham Forest in December, and there is every chance they could be playing against a team managed by Postecoglou.

Just how bad was Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham?

Postecoglou ended Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought and still got sacked; that is how bad things really were domestically.

Had it not been for the lack of quality from the bottom three, Tottenham could have been embroiled in a relegation battle, which would have been disastrous.

Spurs lost a shocking 22 times in the Premier League last season, winning the fewest number of games out of anyone in the league aside from the relegated trio.

His departure was needed, though it seems as though he won’t be out of work for long.

Tottenham have endured a tough transfer window when it comes to signing an attacking talent.

Morgan Gibbs-White was an early Spurs target, but Nottingham Forest’s stance on the England international made a move impossible.

Thomas Frank’s side have since missed out on Eberechi Eze, meaning they are still on the lookout for reinforcements.

However, their transfer misery may end as Florentino Perez could inadvertently pave the way for Savinho in North London.

Tottenham determined to land Savinho from Man City

Spurs were dealt a blow in signing Savinho, with Pep Guardiola seemingly wanting him to stay at the Etihad Stadium.

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However, the situation could change between now and the end of the transfer window, which closes on 1 September.

Last season, the Brazilian enjoyed an encouraging first season in England, notching 14 goal contributions in all competitions.

However, the right-winger was absent from Guardiola’s opening day squad as they thrashed Wolves 4-0 at Molineux.

Tottenham are determined to press on with a move for Savinho, according to the Daily Mail (21 August).

The publication reports that he has always been a target separate from Eze and is valued by City at £67million.

Furthermore, it is said a deal will be more likely if Guardiola is successful in his chase of Rodrygo from Real Madrid.

Daniel Levy is therefore relying on opposite number Florentino Perez at Madrid to help soothe the pain of missing out on Eze.

Spurs cannot afford to miss out on any more targets after Eberechi Eze debacle

Time is running out for Spurs to secure more signings, and they simply cannot miss out on any more targets.

There is just over a week left before the window closes, and the Lilywhites still need attacking players.

James Maddison could miss Tottenham’s entire season after he ruptured his ACL against Newcastle United in pre-season.

Moreover, the North Londoners are competing on all fronts this season and therefore need added quality and depth.

In Savinho, they would get that, and if they want him badly enough, then that could be enough to lure him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

However, dally any longer and Spurs will not be ready to compete as expected.

Tottenham were very close to hiring Arne Slot in the summer of 2023, but their fans will now be angry at him.

Spurs targeted Slot but could not agree a compensation package with Feyenoord, and the Dutchman would go on to join Liverpool a year later.

Slot has since won the Premier League title, while Tottenham’s manager of choice Ange Postecoglou was dismissed at the end of last season.

Postecoglou won the Europa League and finished 17th in the Premier League, but he was hard done by in terms of injuries within his squad, and Slot can now relate to the problems the Australian faced at Spurs.

Arne Slot bemoans Liverpool injury cluster

Liverpool will face Newcastle in their second Premier League game, but they could be without all three of their best right-back options, with Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, and Joe Gomez all injured or lacking match fitness.

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Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Slot bemoaned this bad injury luck, and highlighted how difficult it is to have several injuries affecting one position.

“You cannot prepare for two injuries in one position. It would be stupid for us to have three right-backs or five left-backs, although we have three left-backs at the moment.

“We are unlucky that all the right full-backs are injured.”

Given the injury issues Postecoglou faced last season, with both of his main centre-backs missing for a lot of the campaign, Spurs fans will have absolutely no sympathy for Slot, with the rest of Liverpool’s squad fully fit after a summer of heavy spending.

Indeed, the same is true already this season with a number of injury issues already, not least with Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison being out until 2026.

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Tottenham need to address injury crisis in midfield

Tottenham’s injury crisis last season saw them finish just one place above the relegation zone, which led to Postecoglou’s dismissal.

However, it appears that Daniel Levy has not learned his lesson. While Tottenham have more options at centre-back now, with Kevin Danso and Luka Vuskovic joining the squad, they already have a crisis in midfield.

Maddison and Kulusevski are both out with long-term injuries, leaving Spurs with no natural number 10, and this is a far greater issue than the one Slot is facing right now.

If Spurs do not address this crisis, they will face similar issues to the one which hit them at centre-back last season, and this could completely derail their campaign.

And there is absolutely no way Slot can complain given how comparatively little he has had to deal with compared to life at Spurs.

Mikey Moore has made two appearances since moving to Rangers on loan from Tottenham.

Despite being just 18 years old, Moore has become somewhat of a household name in English football, and especially in North London.

Tottenham fans saw glimpses of Moore’s quality last season under Ange Postecoglou, though their domestic failures ultimately limited how much time he had on the pitch.

Now at Rangers, first-team football is likely to come thick and fast, and the current feeling at Ibrox could serve as a benefit.

This article includes exclusive comment from former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson.

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Rangers have had a wretched start to the season

Two draws in the league and a heavy defeat in the Champions League qualifiers have already cast a shadow of doubt over the future of Russell Martin at Rangers.

Given their lack of success in recent years, Ibrox is one of the most pressurised environments in football right now, and Paul Robinson thinks that Moore playing his football there will be brilliant for his development.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “Absolutely brilliant move for him and it’s a brilliant move for Rangers as well because he’s one of the Premier League’s brightest young talents.

“He’s playing at a massive football club. Regardless of where they are under a new manager. Regardless of their results so far this season and reconstruction, they’re a massive club, and there’s a massive expectation with Rangers.

“He’s got the opportunity to play European football for one of Europe’s top clubs, and I think he will thrive in that environment.”

What did Thomas Frank say about Mikey Moore?

When first given the job, Thomas Frank will have immediately been made aware of this special talent, and in quotes reported by the Standard, he emphasised how his future is at Tottenham.

“Mikey is a big talent, I’m really excited about his future here at Tottenham,” Frank said.

“I think for all players, but especially the younger players, they need to get that first-team consistent football into their bodies.”

Moore is just one of several players to have departed on loan this summer, with hopes of returning with a point to prove next season.

Tottenham are in desperate need of a new attacking midfielder before the transfer window closes.

James Maddison’s ACL injury at Spurs has forced Thomas Frank into the market this August.

Tottenham looked set to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. However, Arsenal have now swooped in for the England international, and he now looks set to move to the Gunners.

Now, with Frank looking at potential alternatives, Spurs have received a boost in their pursuit of Harvey Elliott.

Liverpool will sanction Harvey Elliott sale amid Spurs interest

Tottenham have already been linked with Elliott this summer.

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The Liverpool attacking midfielder is on the hunt for more first-team football as he looks to reach his potential.

The 22-year-old has already had a fantastic summer and won the Under 21s European Championship with England.

Now, with just days left of the transfer window, Liverpool will reluctantly sanction an Elliott sale, according to Ben Jacobs via X on 21 August.

This is a perfect boost for Spurs in a time of crisis in the transfer market. Elliott is already a top player with bundles of potential.

While RB Leipzig are also pushing for a deal, Tottenham would surely beat them to his signature, given their Champions League spot.

With so little time left in the transfer window, Elliott now has to be a priority for Frank as the Englishman would be a solid compromise after the humiliating Eze blunder.

Can Harvey Elliott match James Maddison’s output?

The question for any incoming attacking midfielder is whether they will be able to replace Maddison in the squad.

While Eze would have done this with ease, Elliott may struggle to hit these goal contributions.

While the 22-year-old’s stats overall aren’t great, per 90 minutes, he stands out according to Fbref on 21 August.

As a result, Tottenham have no excuse not to get this deal over the line, as with regular football, Elliott could easily shine.

Tottenham are preparing for their second Premier League game of the season against Manchester City on Sunday.

Tottenham opened the campaign with a 3-0 win against Burnley as Thomas Frank kicked off his reign at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in excellent fashion.

Goals from Brennan Johnson and Richarlison made the difference for Spurs, something which they will be hopeful of doing against Pep Guardiola’s men on 23 August.

This certainly represents a tough test for the Lilywhites, but after pushing PSG close before losing on penalties in the Super Cup, the N17 club have experience against top sides already this season.

With all eyes on a trip to the Etihad Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur News has highlighted everything you need to know before the clash.

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Tottenham supporters to expect sunny conditions for Man City game

There has been a sudden shift in weather conditions, from the high temperatures of Spurs’ opening day win against Burnley, reaching upwards of 25 degrees.

This will once again be the case in Greater Manchester as a drop of 5 degrees is expected from matchweek to matchweek, despite recent conditions of 15 degrees in the typically rainy city.

The Met Office (21 August) has predicted sunny spells around the Etihad with temperatures in the region of 20 degrees expected for kick off at 12:30pm.

There is also little chance of rain in and around the Citizens’ ground, with a maximum 30 per cent chance of precipitation forecast for the day of the clash.

Away tickets sold out for Manchester City vs Tottenham

Spurs were handed an allocation of 3,065 for the trip to the Etihad, but there are no tickets available for supporters against Guardiola’s men.

The Lilywhites contact season ticket holders via email to allow them to apply for away tickets, so any chances of purchasing tickets will have been offered to fans directly.

Tickets are available for Cityzens Matchday and Junior Members in what is the second release for the clash against Tottenham.

Guide for away fans at Manchester City

There are a number of methods for Spurs fans to make their way to the Etihad, ready for the 12:30pm kick-off against the 10-time Premier League champions.

There are a vast number of trains travelling from the capital to Manchester, with options available from Euston to Manchester Picadilly, with the Metrolink trams being the best way to navigate to the ground in time for the match.

There is also the option of driving, although a journey by car could take upwards of four hours due to bank holiday traffic.

Parking at these park and ride sites is free, with direct links available to the Etihad on using the Metrolink network.

With that being said, Tottenham fans are urged to stay away from the immediate vicinity of the ground if they wish to attend a pub, as the nearest ones to the stadium are used by home fans only.

Tottenham may ultimately benefit from Arsenal signing Eberechi Eze.

Eze looked set to join the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium outfit until Arsenal swooped in to seal an agreement this week.

Thomas Frank and Co. have been left scrambling, looking for alternatives, with just under two weeks left in the transfer window.

However, they could come out on top after a new bombshell emerged on Morgan Rogers from Hotspur Way.

Tottenham make Morgan Rogers approach

Tottenham need to make a splash after losing out on Eze; otherwise, they will be left looking inept after also missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White.

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The Independent journalist Miguel Delaney claimed on 21 August that Spurs have made contact over a move for the Villans ace.

He stated that figures around the £80million mark have been mentioned amongst the Lilywhites hierarchy, but it may take an even bigger sum.

How does Tottenham target Rogers compare to Eze?

Rogers and Eze are both very talented players, and both will likely make their mark if their moves to North London are completed.

The new Spurs target is arguably the better of the two players, though, and he definitely represents better value for money.

The 22-year-old has plenty of time left at the top, whereas at 27, Eze may only have a few seasons left at his best level.

Rogers is pretty much already at the same level as Eze, as he ranks above the new Gunners star in several key metrics for wingers.

The Villa ace is above his compatriot for progressive carries, dribbles completed, and assists, while the Palace star takes the win for non-penalty goals and assists and crosses completed.

Overall, they are fairly similar, but given Rogers’ age and potential to go to another level, he is the better option.

Can Tottenham afford Morgan Rogers deal?

Well, Daniel Levy has made it clear that he is willing to spend this summer.

Spurs were able to drop £68m on Eze, but their arch rivals swooped in at the last minute to steal the deal.

Given that Rogers would likely cost around the £90-£100m mark, that is surely a sacrifice that Levy and Co would want to make to get one over on the Gunners.

Rodrigo Bentancur may be about to have his fate sealed at Tottenham.

The midfielder has become an increasingly important player for the Lilywhites over the last few seasons, and he is a steady and reliable presence in the middle of the park.

Bentancur’s contract at Tottenham is due to expire at the end of the season, and that has prompted plenty of speculation recently as to where his long-term future may lie.

Thomas Frank’s side got off to a winning start in the Premier League against Burnley, but they could be about to lose a player who plays a vital role at the heart of the team.

This article includes exclusive comment from former Tottenham scout Bryan King.

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Thomas Frank to want others to be sold instead of Rodrigo Bentancur

Bentancur’s future at Spurs has been cast into further doubt in the last few days, following news of a transfer offer from Fenerbahce.

Jose Mourinho’s side are understood to have placed a bid of around £12.9million for the Uruguayan, according to reports in Turkey.

That proposal now presents Tottenham with a decision to make, and the likelihood of Bentancur signing a new deal must also be considered.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Frank will be keen to make the point to Daniel Levy that the 28-year-old cannot be allowed to leave.

“I don’t think that (£12.9m) would be a fair amount,” King said.

“Bentancur is a very good footballer, he’s proved that again during pre-season, and he’ll be central to Tottenham this season.

“Fenerbahce seem to be coming in for everybody. Where have they got that figure from?

“He was a regular player in the Premier League last year, and a very good one at that. If they want him, they’ve got to clear £20m at least.

“If I were Frank, I’d have said to Levy, ‘There are other players we can get rid of; I would like him to remain with his experience and his ability.’

“He’s a top, top player.”

Tottenham can’t sell Rodrigo Bentancur

Bentancur’s importance to Tottenham cannot be underestimated, and Frank will be relying on players like him in the early stages of his reign.

Spurs will undoubtedly undergo something of a transition period at times this season, and the new boss will need the continuity that the likes of Bentancur can provide.

The N17 outfit cannot afford to sell the former Juventus man in what remains of the transfer window, even if it means losing him for free next summer.

Tottenham have been forced to look for alternatives after missing out on Eberechi Eze.

Eze looked set to move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium until arch-rivals Arsenal swooped in.

Daniel Levy is set for another embarrassment in the transfer market, but the Lilywhites may end up benefiting despite the setback.

They could end up signing a player who has a huge fan in one of Spurs’ best players ever.

Tottenham make Morgan Rogers move after Glenn Hoddle comments

Frank and Co could get revenge on Arsenal by signing Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers.

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Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle has compared Rogers to former Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney, one of the best players that the Premier League has ever seen.

Speaking after the Three Lions’ 3-0 win over Latvia in March, Hoddle said: “He was wonderful, I thought he was excellent.

“He’s just got that little bit of guile about him, that little bit of turn of pace.

“My word, for his age, he’s got that body strength that, possibly like a [Wayne] Rooney when he was really young.”

What would Morgan Rogers bring to Tottenham?

While any comparisons to Rooney may be a little over the top, there is plenty to like about a potential move for Rogers, which could cost £80million.

He notched 14 goals and 16 assists in all competitions last season for the Villans in a remarkable breakout season at the elite level after joining from Championship side Middlesbrough.

Rogers is a direct winger with the pace and power to cause plenty of harm to elite defences, and he also boasts great off-the-ball movement that allows him to find pockets of space and cause further trouble.

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He has great awareness and composure, which means he does not rush his actions and lose the ball too easily.

He is ambitious and often tries to take matches by the scruff of the neck and win them by himself, which could come in handy for Frank’s side.

He is a versatile player that Frank could utilise from the left flank, from an attacking midfielder role, or as a false nine.

He would be a brilliant addition for Spurs, and a real statement of intent from Levy and Co as they prepare to take on the Champions League.

Thomas Frank could make two changes when Tottenham travel to face Man City.

Concerns over Tottenham’s UEFA Super Cup defeat to PSG lingered over North London for a few days, though they were quickly subdued by the opening day result.

Tottenham secured an emphatic 3-0 victory over Burnley last time out, and Frank will be looking to take the momentum from that win to the Etihad.

Man City had a solid start to the season themselves, and will be looking to continue that run when they play host to Spurs this weekend.

Thomas Frank to go with unchanged defence

After a 3-0 win, there seems little reason for Frank to alter his backline, though they will have to be tighter against City.

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Last time out against Burnley, Tottenham conceded 0.94 xG from 14 shots, and if they were to repeat that this weekend, it could end in disaster.

Guglielmo Vicario will start in goal, with a back four consisting of Pedro Porro, Djed Spence, Micky Van de Ven and Cristian Romero to protect him.

Archie Gray was given the nod in midfield against the Clarets, but via Fotmob, won just 20 per cent of his ground duels, and that will be a concern ahead of the clash with Man City.

Joao Palhinha could return to the lineup in his place, to provide some additional cover for Tottenham’s defensive line.

Alongside him could be Pape Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur, with Lucas Bergvall also dropping to the bench.

Bentancur completed 100 per cent of his passes against Burnley, and his composure will be needed in midfield.

Richarlison starts over Dominic Solanke

Mohamed Kudus has been a gem since arriving from West Ham, and he will almost certainly start in a game of such magnitude.

Brennan Johnson scored his first goal of the Premier League season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, earning him a spot on the opposite flank.

Richarlison has been mooted for an exit from Tottenham this summer, but Frank may have had a rethink over that after his display against Scott Parker’s Burnley.

The Brazilian scored twice from just 0.78xG, showcasing how big a role he can have this season.